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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 state pension fund switches to foreign benchmark index excluding onshore China shares
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund has switched the benchmark it uses for foreign equities for its $1.7 trillion of ...
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 ...
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 prime minister cautions against major concessions in US trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his country does not intend to make major concessions in its trade talks ...
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.
Here's how much more your next trip to Europe or Japan will cost thanks to the weak dollar
The dollar has weakened sharply against the euro, pound, and yen this year. That's bad news for people planning summer ...