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U.S. Ambassador to Japan 'optimistic' on tariff deal
George Glass, the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan said he is "extremely optimistic" Tokyo and Washington can reach a deal over ...
Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs ...
Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand
While Trump has expressed optimism about agreements with Europe and China, among others, so far it’s been just that: positive ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Star Wars Celebration: Ryan Gosling, Pedro Pascal reveal new movie details in Japan
The "Star Wars" galaxy is expanding! At Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Ryan Gosling and Pedro Pascal took the stage to ...
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Japan faces a reckoning over rice
Last year shoppers looking to buy rice faced empty shelves. Rice is now available, but prices remain high: in March the cost ...
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 ...
A practical guide to collecting Japan's eki stamps
Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...
Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen, finmin says
Japan does not manipulate the currency market to weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato told parliament on Friday, ...