Japan

World's most favorite travel destination hits record 36.8 million tourists in 2024 VnExpress International08:09
130,000 deaths in Japan from COVID since 1st case 5 years ago Asahi Shimbun07:37
Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, BOJ eyes rate hike next week Channel NewsAsia07:18
U.S. Marine Received Two Purple Hearts, Bringing Awareness to Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries Defense Visual Information Distribution Service06:26
Japan and Indonesia increase defence cooperation – Oped Eurasia Review00:43
Expectations are that Japan will intervene in the currency market if the yen falls to 165 ForexLive.com04:23
Top Marine general says moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam ‘puts us going the wrong way’ Task & Purpose21:55

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In the last half-hour

TSMC drives Taiwan's record investments in US, Japan Tech in Asia09:13

Japan keeping eye on global trade situation Vietnam Investment Review09:11

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In the last hour

Japanese giant christens one LNG carrier and takes order for another Offshore Energy08:58

Record-breaking 691,000 Singaporeans visited Japan in 2024 The Straits Times08:52

Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay to visit Japan next week Nikkei Asian Review08:49

'Host' convicted of profiting from woman coerced into prostitution in Japan 1st The Mainichi08:48

What Happened to the Asian Century? The Globalist08:48

Asian Shares Follow Wall Street Higher On Fed Rate-cut Hopes RTT News08:45

Famed winter gusts of Japan's Gunma Pref. blow away docs containing personal info The Mainichi08:38

In the last 2 hours

Japan's MUFG Bank to Punish Execs over Customer Asset Thefts Jiji Press08:18

Japan’s PPI holds steady at 3.8% as import prices turn positive Action Forex08:17

Deal volumes in India, Japan, Australia see a spurt, buck the global trend: GlobalData The Hindu Business Line08:16

Japan Producer Price Index Hits Record High in 2024 Jiji Press08:12

World's most favorite travel destination hits record 36.8 million tourists in 2024 VnExpress International08:09

Should mild deflation be avoided at all costs? Nikkei Asian Review08:07

The announcement of the official logo for the Japan-Brazil Friendship Exchange Year (the 130th anniversary of the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)08:06

Editorial: Japan PM Ishiba should join meeting on nuclear weapon abolition treaty The Mainichi07:59

Japan to fund renovation of Sukhbaatar province hospital Akipress07:56

Yoon’s detention casts shadow over future of Tokyo-Seoul ties Asahi Shimbun07:51

Tokyo Gas Tags Assets for Sale After Elliott Investment and More Asia Real Estate Headlines Mingtiandi07:49

Japan-funded solar powered irrigation project opened in Narowal The Nation07:47

The 18th Japan-NATO High-Level Consultations Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)07:46

130,000 deaths in Japan from Covid since 1st case 5 years ago Asahi Shimbun07:37

GBP/JPY remains tepid near 190.50 following key economic figures from United Kingdom FXstreet07:36

In the last 4 hours

Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, BOJ eyes rate hike next week Channel NewsAsia07:18

Japanese film crew in call for guernsey wearers The Guernsey Press & Star06:57

Silver Dawn sails from Tokyo on 2025 World Cruise TTG Asia06:56

From Tokyo to Manhattan, Takuma Watanabe stirs up a stiff drink The Japan Times06:55

Japan's producer price index hit record high in 2024 The Japan Times06:47

Business Sentiment Among Japanese Companies In Malaysia Continues To Improve: Jetro Bernama06:43

Singaporeans love Japan: All-time high of over 691,000 visitors to country in 2024 AsiaOne06:40

Japan Sets New Record with 36.9 Million International Visitors in 2024 Nippon06:33

Japan Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Deal Jiji Press06:29

Japan truckmaker Hino settles in US over fraudulent data reporting The Mainichi06:28

U.S. Marine Received Two Purple Hearts, Bringing Awareness to Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries Defense Visual Information Distribution Service06:26

Foreign students used in suspected scheme to bilk city of dental fees Asahi Shimbun06:15

VCUarts Qatar takes part in Tokyo Designart Festival The Peninsula06:11

US bank earnings, cooling inflation boost Japan’s Nikkei, but firm yen caps gains Business Recorder, Pakistan06:10

U.S. Marine Awarded Two Purple Hearts, Bringing Awareness to Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries Defense Visual Information Distribution Service06:05

US approves sale of additional air-to-surface missiles to Japan The Mainichi06:05

Marine commandant says moving troops from Okinawa to Guam ‘puts us going the wrong way’ Stripes06:04

EXCLUSIVE: Loewe’s ‘Crafted World’ Is Heading to Tokyo This Spring Women's Wear Daily06:03

Tokyo, Manila to step up security cooperation with Trump-era U.S. Asahi Shimbun06:00

Japanese envoy discuses bilateral ties with Governor The Nation05:58

Hanshin quake sparked changes to Japan's disaster response policies The Japan Times05:56

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Ambassadors of Egypt, Turkiye and Japan The Peninsula05:50

Steady Progress Toward a War Against China Antiwar.com05:42

Japan strengthens defense with 16 JASSM-ER missiles order Bulgarian Military News05:31

In the last 6 hours

Stock market today: Asian shares advance after inflation data drives a rally on Wall Street Yahoo! US05:30

Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says The Diplomat05:29

A new Middle East: The unprecedented opportunity before us The Mainichi05:26

Japan, U.K. defense chiefs talk of deepening ties as fighter program progresses The Japan Times05:25

Japan panel says ‘mega quake’ probability up to 82% The Straits Times05:23

Survey: Japanese firms rank Malaysia as Asean’s profitability leader Malay Mail05:23

Japan panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82% Channel NewsAsia05:08

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bounces off one-month low, still deep in the red below mid-160.00s FXstreet05:04

Japan hails Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal as key step toward stability The Mainichi05:04

DOD Launches 24/7 Health Care Support for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan Defense Visual Information Distribution Service05:04

Dog-killing waves create spectacular views on this remote Japanese island SoraNews2405:01

Hong Kong's Esr, CloudHQ team up for $2 billion data centre campus in Japan Yahoo! UK & Ireland04:55

ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen added to its gains, USD/JPY back under 156.00 ForexLive.com04:54

Japan cleared for additional JASSM-ER strike weapons FlightGlobal04:53

The Quad’s Crucial Moment: What to expect from the US-Led Alliance in Trump’s Second Term The Financial Express04:42

Expectations are that Japan will intervene in the currency market if the yen falls to 165 ForexLive.com04:23

BOJ to raise rates by end-March, most analysts lean toward January hike Yahoo! UK & Ireland04:14

Vox Populi: Ishimaru’s new party sounds more like a business venture Asahi Shimbun04:11

F-35B Deliveries For Japan Delayed Asian Defence Journal04:08

U.S. approves sale of air-to-surface missiles to Japan The Japan Times04:03

Independent Mission of Japan to NATO Launched Jiji Press03:46

Tokyo Gas has identified assets to sell to fund investments, president says Channel NewsAsia03:44

Seven stylish Airbnb Tokyo stays for a trip to Japan’s capital Gourmet Traveller03:38

Tigerair Taiwan to add new routes in Japan Taiwan News03:32

In the last 8 hours

Nikkei index rises in morning after Wall St. gain on inflation data The Mainichi03:25

Japan’s Takeda launches innovation centre in Bengaluru; to hire 750 in 2025 Deccan Herald03:18

SNL’s origin story and a Japanese master Jerusalem Post03:11

Suwanosejima volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 8 January-14 January 2025… Volcano Discovery03:02

These nine Osaka restaurants are the newest to receive Michelin guide recommendations SoraNews2403:02

Recapping Japan's wholesale inflation data earlier - helping to fuel rate hike chatter ForexLive.com03:02

BOJ's hawkish tone seen raising odds of rate hike next week Nikkei Asian Review03:01

Japanese Yen jumps to four-week top against USD amid BoJ rate hike talks FXstreet02:55

Japan carmakers brace for Trump tariffs with tie-ups, supply shifts The Mainichi02:54

Mission of Japan to NATO separates from the Japanese Embassy in Brussels The Japan Times02:52

Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike chance Channel NewsAsia02:33

Meiji Seika Pharma Files Japan Lawsuit Over Kostaive Misinformation Scrip Pharma Intelligence02:29

Bloomberg says Bank of Japan likely to hike rates next week ForexLive.com02:21

BoJ likely to raise rates next week, barring major market rout following Trump inauguration – Bloomberg FXstreet02:15

New Japanese-fusion dive bar moves into Moseley Street InDaily02:15

Japan's Itochu to buy 20% stake in Thai non-life insurer Nikkei Asian Review02:10

Li Xunlei warns against excessive industrial investment amid declining demand and population The East is Read02:09

inTEST EMS Products Signs General Bussan Co., Ltd. as Exclusive Distributor in Japan Business Wire (Press Release)02:02

Buzz-High Japan wholesale prices to move BOJ? Not so fast International Financing Review01:54

Japan's tourism boom prices out business travelers VnExpress International01:52

Article calls for vigilance against off-the-wall conspiracies Japan Today01:51

Courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)01:50

The Durban Climate Meeting - What does it mean for the Pacific? Pacific Regional Environment Programme01:48

Earlier today

Japan-EU Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)01:29

TSMC Drives Record Investment Into US, Japan in China Decoupling Yahoo! UK & Ireland01:21

Japan eyes protecting UK aircraft carrier to be sent to Indo-Pacific The Mainichi01:19

Japan man offers ‘passionate praise service’ on street to pay off debts, earns US$60 daily South China Morning Post01:07

Japanese convenience stores have tasty, diet-friendly meals, like these three under 500 calories SoraNews2401:06

Tokyo stocks open higher after Wall St. rise on inflation data The Mainichi01:02

Japan And Indonesia Increase Defence Cooperation – OpEd Eurasia Review00:43

Japan’s EV Sales Crash By 33% In 2024, But Foreign Brands Shine Carscoops00:29

Japan's wholesale inflation steady at 3.8% in December Channel NewsAsia00:21

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - 40 km south of Tateyama, Chiba, Japan, on Thursday, Jan 16, 2025, at 09:07 am (GMT +9) Volcano Discovery00:19

Best Japanese cars 2025 – performance icons from the land of the rising sun Evo Magazine00:16

Carnival Cruise Line sets sail for Asia in a first for Australian-based ships Travel Weekly00:07

Go to Japan to escape tourists Big Lychee00:02

Yesterday

Japan December PPI +0.3% m/m (expected +0.4%) 3.8% y/y (expected 3.8%) ForexLive.com23:58 15-Jan-25

Chance of Japan's Nankai Trough megaquake raised to 80%: gov't panel The Mainichi23:48 15-Jan-25

Japan firms face serious labour crunch from aging population, survey shows Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:09 15-Jan-25

A majority of Japanese companies see wage hikes as a priority investment area this year ForexLive.com23:07 15-Jan-25

‘Oldest human remains’ turn out to be bones of prehistoric bear Asahi Shimbun23:04 15-Jan-25

Japan seeks automotive boost Bangkok Post22:57 15-Jan-25

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