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U.S. Ambassador to Japan 'optimistic' on tariff deal
George Glass, the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan said he is "extremely optimistic" Tokyo and Washington can reach a deal over ...
Japan cautions about uncertainty from Trump trade policies
Japan's government warned of uncertainty over the impact of U.S. trade policies as tariffs could hurt the global economy but ...
Japan Cautious as Trump Hails 'Big Progress' in Key Test of Tariffs
Ahead of a trade meeting, President Donald Trump said "trade fairness" and the "cost of military support" were both on the ...
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...
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Star Wars Celebration: Ryan Gosling, Pedro Pascal reveal new movie details in Japan
The "Star Wars" galaxy is expanding! At Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Ryan Gosling and Pedro Pascal took the stage to ...
Japan Sinks Further Into Population Crisis
The world's fourth-largest economy also faces the twin threats of a steady decline in marriages and a rising proportion of elderly people. Nearly 30 percent of Japanese citizens are now 65 or older.
Japan’s biggest Yakuza crime group pledges to end decade-long gang war
Japan’s largest Yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing ...
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know
The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of ...
I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...
Japan bus driver with 3 decades of service loses $84,000 pension after he was caught stealing $7
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 ...