Japan policymakers to consider extending gasoline subsidies - sources
TOKYO Japan's government and ruling coalition are set to consider extending gasoline subsidies from September to ease the
2023-08-29 12:58
Schools egged, businesses harassed: Japan suffers Chinese backlash over Fukushima release
A wave of online harassment and vitriol directed at Japanese people following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima has sent tensions between Japan and China soaring, prompting Tokyo to summon the Chinese ambassador.
2023-08-29 12:50
Japan at 'inflection point' in 25-year battle with deflation - govt
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan may be at an inflection point in its 25-year battle with deflation as
2023-08-29 09:22
Japan's July jobless rate rises to 2.7%
TOKYO Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.7% in July from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday.
2023-08-29 07:49
The World’s Oldest Hotel Has Been Dispensing Hospitality for More Than 1300 Years
Want a real feeling for history? Go to Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, a hotel that's played host to shoguns and emperors.
2023-08-28 22:18
BOJ Ueda says China's slowdown adds to economic uncertainty
TOKYO Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the pace of economic activity in China has been a
2023-08-28 18:15
Japan improves view on exports for first time in three months
TOKYO Japan's exports have been "picking up recently", the government said in its latest monthly economic assessment, its
2023-08-28 16:56
Japan in tears after first ever win against European team in FIBA World Cup
Japanese players and fans were left in tears after the country claimed its first ever victory against European opponents in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday.
2023-08-28 11:57
China says its ban on Japanese seafood is about safety. Is it really?
In the busy streets of Hong Kong's Central district the lunchtime queues snake around the swanky Japanese restaurants where high-end sushi can sell at $150 a pop just for a tasting menu.
2023-08-28 09:54
Fukushima: No detectable radioactivity found in sea after water released, Japan says
Tokyo seeks to reassure neighbours about the release of treated water from the damaged nuclear plant.
2023-08-27 17:47
The science behind the Fukushima waste water release
The BBC takes a look at the science behind the controversial water release.
2023-08-26 10:18
Fukushima: Discharge from Japan nuclear plant safe, tests show
Fukushima operator Tepco reveals sample results after release of contaminated water into Pacific.
2023-08-25 20:29