"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.

Japan’s age‑old frustration with money in politics and the broader push for political reform offer important insights into the issues informing the country’s 2026 election.

At least three deals, making plausible inroads into Japan’s overall commitment of $550bn, are now due to be unveiled once the election on February 8 is over, according to several people familiar with the matter. Their main purpose is to keep an implacable White House from slapping punitive tariffs back on its closest ally in Asia.

The chances of getting a replacement are poor, with Tokyo's relations with Beijing at their lowest point in years amid tensions over Taiwan.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain agreed Saturday to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China’s influence grows in the region. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his visit to Japan comes at a time “when geopolitical, economic and technological shocks are literally shaking the world.”

America used to be the archetypal "soft power" country, but sushi, anime and a different way of life place it in the land of the rising sun for Gen Z.

Qatar's long-term deal to supply Japan's power giant JERA with liquefied natural gas highlights two key themes in the red-hot market for this super-chilled fuel: the race to gain market share and the global push for energy security.

President Trump announced in a Truth Social post Thursday that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit the White House on March 19. The president also endorsed Takaichi ahead of Japan’s general elections on Sunday in which all 465 seats of the country’s House of Representatives are up for grabs.