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Japan crosses 10 million visitors through March at fastest ever pace
Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak ...
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 ...
Japan's antitrust watchdog issues Google 'cease and desist' order over unfair trade practices
Japan's antimonopoly watchdog has issued a cease and desist order against Google for unfair trade practices regarding search ...
Japan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll
Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook ...
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, not China, might have the incentive to sell its U.S. treasury holdings: Strategist
Garry Evans of BCA Research sees little concession to be made to the U.S. by other countries, including China. He also ...
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 ...
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 ...
Your essential guide to visiting Tokyo, Japan
From transport tips to the best seasons for a visit, here’s the lowdown on the best way to explore Japan's capital city.
Japan’s Household Spending Drops for First Time in Three Months
Japan’s households cut back on spending as inflation remained elevated, in a sign of vulnerability in a key pocket of the ...
Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?
Katsuo-ji offers visitors two different types of Darumas: the Kachi-Daruma, the classic doll known as “the winning Daruma” ...