Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defence two years early, media reports said days before a visit by US President Donald Trump.Tokyo's previous target was to be spending two percent of gross domestic product in the 2027-28 fiscal year.

As cyberattacks grow more complex and global supply chains face rising digital risks, leaders from across ASEAN and Japan gathered in Tokyo for the 2nd AJCCA Conference 2025 in Tokyo, reaffirming thei

Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data, on robust shipments to Asia that offset the decline to those destined for the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald Trump’

Japan’s exports rose 4.2% in September as Asian demand offset US trade declines under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Japan's new education minister Yohei Matsumoto was one backer of a 2007 movie that cast doubt on the factuality of the 1937-38 "Nanjing Massa･･･

Japan's Financial Services Agency and Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. held the first meeting of an expert panel on Tuesday to review the Corporate Governance Code, aiming to clarify companies' accountability regarding the use of cash and deposits and encourage them to disclose securities reports before shareholders meetings.

Boy band Tomorrow X Together will perform at five of Japan's largest domes as part of its "Act: Tomorrow" tour, its agency BigHit Music said Thursday. The band members announced Tokyo and Osaka performances for their ongoing tour.

With 91 films over 64 years — including the beloved 'Tora-san' series and Oscar-nominated 'The Twilight Samurai' — Yamada will be celebrated for his tireless contributions to Japan's cinematic heritage.

Japan has beaten Brazil for the first time. Japan fought from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2 in Tokyo. Ayase Ueda grabbed the winning goal with a header in the 71st minute. It was