Analysts pointed to concerns about U.S. Treasury markets and the stability of Japan's financial system. The yen slid to 163.73 per dollar last Thursday before rebounding to 157.57 on Friday. In this ...

A rich goldmine of cinematic terror, Japanese horror has long been celebrated for contributing some of the most effective and traumatizing films that the world has ever seen. There is no doubt that ...

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A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, injuring more than two dozen people and prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people. The ...

The Battle for Tosa football game, a cross-town rivalry, was held at Tosa West's Trojan Field after flooding in August damaged Tosa East's Hart Park, leaving it without turf. "The water was up to the ...

Section 1. Background. On July 22, 2025, I announced a framework agreement between the United States and Japan (Agreement), which lays the foundation for a new era of United States-Japan trade ...

V-J Day commemorates the Allied victory over Japan in World War II on Sept. 2, 1945. Victory over Japan Day, or VJ Day, is commemorated in the U.S. every September 2. It marks when World War II ...

Japan’s precipitous population decline shows no sign of slowing, with the nation shrinking by more than 900,000 people last year – the biggest annual drop on record, according to government data. The ...

This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant ...

President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru held their first official meeting today in Washington, D.C., where they affirmed their determination to pursue a new golden age for ...

Japan’s meteorological agency on Thursday issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory.” The warning followed a 7.1-magnitude earthquake off the country’s southern coast. That raises the risk of an even ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Japan is facing the risk of a possible "megaquake" in the near future, ...