Japan recorded a record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024, fueled by strong foreign investment returns, a weak yen, and an improving trade balance, Finance Ministry data shows....
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Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing inflation and wage growth, signaling a shift in the Bank of Japan’s long-standing monetary policy stance....
Japan approved a record $730 billion budget for fiscal 2025, prioritizing defense and social programs to address security concerns and rising costs from its aging population....
Japan approved a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal 2035 from 2013 levels, with a longer-term goal of 73 percent reduction by fiscal 2040....
Three people are missing in Japan’s Noto region after severe rain, prompting an emergency warning and search efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture....
Japan's industrial output rose 2.8% in July, driven by increased semiconductor and electrical device production amid growing global demand....
Nearly 4 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, fierce winds, and dangerous storm surges to Kyushu....
In 2023, Tokyo saw a record 19.54 million international visitors, marking a significant recovery from the pandemic....
Japan enacts child care law to tackle declining birthrates, expanding support and benefits for families amidst record-low births....
Japanese bread recalled nationwide due to rat remains found in loaves, prompting Pasco Shikishima Corp. to issue an apology....