Why Japan is rethinking its rape laws and raising the age of consent from 13
Japan is finally changing its age of consent and definition of rape, after previous attempts were blocked by government inertia and opponents who deemed the amendments unnecessary.
2023-06-17 08:45
Ryanair apologises for 'Tel Aviv in Palestine' flight row
Passengers on a flight to Israel reacted angrily after a member of cabin crew made the announcement.
2023-06-16 20:19
BOJ to weigh pros and cons of its tool-kit in review -governor
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan will scrutinise the effects and side-effects of its unconventional monetary
2023-06-16 19:27
Stand-Pat BOJ to Embolden Yen Bears, Stoke More Stock Gains
The Bank of Japan’s decision to stick with ultra-low rates looks set to pummel the yen and bolster
2023-06-16 15:49
Japan hopes to shore up Philippines' defence amid Taiwan conflict fears
By Tim Kelly, Sakura Murakami and Yukiko Toyoda TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help
2023-06-16 14:56
US, Japan, Philippines Agree to Bolster Defense Cooperation
The national security advisers of the US, Japan and the Philippines agreed to bolster defense cooperation at the
2023-06-16 13:55
Ueda Holds Stimulus as BOJ Continues to Sidestep Tightening Wave
The Bank of Japan continued to defy global central bank trends by sticking with stimulus as it waits
2023-06-16 12:51
Japan to give Toyota $841 million support for domestic EV battery output
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will give Toyota up to $841 million in subsidies for the automaker's investment in domestic production of
2023-06-16 12:28
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:16
BOJ to keep ultra-low rates, focus shifts to Ueda's inflation views
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan is widely expected to maintain ultra-easy monetary policy on Friday despite
2023-06-16 09:57
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles, Warns US on Drills
North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday in its first such launch in about two months, which
2023-06-16 07:49
Yen Strengthens From Seven-Month Low as Traders Ready for BOJ
The yen recovered from a seven-month low against the dollar as traders weighed a pull back in US
2023-06-16 07:22