Japan hosts Africa summit and seeks greater economic ties in the region
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian…
As Japan marks 80 years since WWII surrender, Ishiba expresses remorse
Japan on Friday marked the 80th anniversary of its surrender to Allied forces in World War II, with…
South Korean president will meet Japanese leader ahead of summit with Trump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…
Heavy rain slams Japan, causing floods and mudslides
TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on Monday, injuring…
Hiroshima’s aging survivors mark 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Japan
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Hiroshima on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the…
EU and Japan step up alliance in trade, economic security and defense amid challenges from US, China
TOKYO (AP) — Leaders of the European Union and Japan launched an alliance Wednesday aimed at boosting economic…
Trump announces trade framework with Japan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax…
‘Japan first’ electoral tide turns against Ishiba, LDP – Asia Times
‘Japan first’ electoral tide turns against Ishiba, LDP Asia Times“Japanese First” slogan proves a winner in Japan’s upper house…
Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay on as Japanese PM after election loss
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to stay on despite his coalition losing power in the country’s…
Yen firms after election even as uncertainty beckons
By Ankur Banerjee and Samuel Indyk SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) -The yen firmed on Monday after Japan’s ruling coalition lost…
Yen firms as investors gird for political uncertainty
The yen firmed on Monday after Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house as investors…
Japan ruling bloc projected to lose majority in Upper House election drubbing
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, were projected to lose their majority…