U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Sunday a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, a country he described as indispensable in combating Chinese aggression. "We share a ...

By Martin Fackler Reporting from Tokyo Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wrapped up his first official visit to Asia on Sunday by offering reassurances to Japan that President Trump wants a ...

TOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday Tokyo will put "all options on the table" in dealing with Washington's announcement to impose a 25% tariff on ...

I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister ...

In this photo released by Japanese Embassy to Cambodia, A Japanese warship docks at a naval base's pier during a four-day visit at the Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville, southwestern of Phnom Penh ...

In 2024, the number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low for the ninth year in a row. With about 1.6 million deaths and 720,988 births, there were about two deaths for every new baby born.

TOKYO -- Japan's prime minister on Thursday sounded the alarm after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and car parts. "We need to consider appropriate responses ...

In March 2025, online videos accurately claimed that the country of Japan was threatening to offload billions of U.S. Treasurys in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs.

Located in East Asia, Japan is a top 20 country in the world in terms of population. Japan has the third-largest economy by nominal gross domestic product and the fourth-largest economy by ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency has developed what it says is the world's first "uranium rechargeable battery" and that tests have verified its performance in charging and discharging. Meanwhile, South ...

Since the catastrophic nuclear accident at the Fukushima power plant in 2011, Japan has had a difficult time meeting its energy needs using renewable energy. The country may have just found its answer ...