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Measures mark the first time Tokyo has targeted China-based companies over their alleged support for Russia's war.

A lawsuit challenges a societal assumption that all women are “destined to become a mother.”

Yen is under intense scrutiny today as it continues a six-day losing streak, approaching the key psychological level of 160 against Dollar. This move comes despite Japan’s core inflation reaccelerating in May, but failed to meet market…

Japan's headline inflation rate rose to 2.8%, higher than April's figure of 2.5%.

Among the blacklisted companies are the Russian Federal Nuclear Center, Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant, Degtyaryov Plant, Izhevsk Kupol Electromechanical Plant, Perm Powder Plant, Nizhny Novgorod Plant of the 70th Anniversary of Victory, and…

Japan’s CPI core (ex-food) accelerated from 2.2% yoy to 2.5% yoy in May, slightly below the expected 2.6%. This marks the 26th consecutive month that core inflation has remained above BoJ’s 2% target. However, the increase was primarily…

Beginning on July 1, Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise will be available for purchase on Disneystore.jp, the official Disney online store in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort Merchandise Online Starting that day, guests can purchase merchandise…

Japan’s latest PMI data for June presents a mixed economic outlook. Manufacturing PMI slipped slightly from 50.4 to 50.1, falling short of expectations of 50.6. However, manufacturing output showed a positive shift, rising from 49.9 to 50…

Japan’s overall consumer inflation grew at a faster pace in May and stayed well above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target.

TOKYO, June 21 ― Japan's tourism chief said yesterday its ambitious goal of luring 60 million foreign tourists a year...

Japan’s overall consumer inflation grew at a faster pace in May and stayed well above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target.

Competition from online lenders intensifies while higher interest rates fuel concerns about sector’s financial health

WASHINGTON, June 21 ― The US Treasury yesterday said no major trading partner appeared to manipulate its currency las...

Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Japan and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Where else can you order a punch bowl-sized drink at the hotel bar?