The trip gave the impression that Japan’s relations with China were on the mend. Iwaya indicated that Japan would be open to hosting a Japan-China-South Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in ...

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Monday, the country's Meteorological Agency has said. The earthquake hit at 9.19 pm local time (3:19 pm CET), it added. Tsunami warnings were ...

A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...

For decades, Japan’s work culture was synonymous with gruelling hours and self-sacrifice. But a quiet revolution appears to be under way: younger Japanese workers are clocking fewer hours than ...

The level of attention in the flat came on the back of a surge in foreign tourists traveling to Japan in 2024, which led to fully booked hotels across the country and drove up accommodation prices.

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

Japan tried to be the adult in the room on Tuesday, avoiding making public comments on Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves’ provocative remarks over Nippon Steel’s takeover bid for U.S ...

JAKARTA -- Indonesia and Japan have agreed to work more closely on security matters as concerns grow over China's maritime expansion and the incoming U.S. administration's commitment to the region.

During a plenary session of Japan's House of Councillors, Ishiba highlighted the significance of enhancing communication with China across various sectors, aiming to reduce challenges and foster ...

International tourism to Japan has exploded in recent years, and while the official figure for 2024 is yet to be released it is now certain to be a new record in excess of the 31.9 million who ...

Japan on Wednesday called for a lowering of tensions amid China's actions in the South China Sea, which includes parts of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi ...