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Trump sets 15% tariff on Japanese imports as part of investment agreement
Japan has dodged a higher tariff on imports to the U.S. under a deal announced by President Donald Trump that follows a ...
A Populist Party That Began on YouTube Helped Disrupt Japan’s Ruling Coalition
The Sanseito party tapped into discontent over issues galvanizing voters worldwide: inflation, immigration and a political ...
Why a far-right party in Japan made big gains
A fringe far-right populist party in Japan was one of the biggest winners in the weekend’s upper house election ...
Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII
Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual ...
Asian markets are mixed and Japan’s shares slip after election leaves Ishiba’s future in doubt
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stock indexes inched to more records at the start of a week of profit updates from big U.S. companies. Japan’s benchmark surged and then ...
'Japanese First' party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan's upper house election, gaining support ...
Japanese ballet company takes center-stage in landmark debut at London’s Royal Opera House
The National Ballet of Japan is in the UK this week at the Royal Opera House in London, the first time in over 15 years that ...
Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners?
Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the perception there are too many has ...