Japan braces for powerful Typhoon Haishen as it roars toward Okinawa and Kyushu
The Meteorological Agency urged extreme caution over the potential impact of the typhoon as it is expected to intensify Sunday.
Nippon Ishin no Kai sees an ally in Suga in LDP leadership race
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Japan strike capability could stoke simmering tensions in Asia
Experts say the move could drag Japan into a dangerous arms race with China that might force it to consider the acquisition of offensive weapons.
Japan's Go To Eat campaign gets conditional OK to start this month
Government push to support eateries to be limited to prefectures where the severity of the coronavirus pandemic remains low.
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Japan considers building new destroyers solely for missile defense
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Neither U.S. nor China will lead post-coronavirus order
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Toshimaen fans bid final farewells to a 94-year-old Tokyo institution
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Japan looks to AI as coronavirus challenges quality control mantra
Tokyo reports 181 new coronavirus cases, up 45 from Friday
Typhoon Haishen halts search for ship survivors near Japan
Suga signals his focus as PM would be on protecting jobs, but rules out sales tax cut
How is the novel coronavirus affecting real estate prices in Japan?
The latest figures show land prices in urban areas have fallen due to stalled transactions, in a pattern expected to lead to the first average decline in six years.
U.S. unemployment rate drops to 8.4% but recovery slows
Amazon's Japan unit submits set of reforms to antitrust watchdog
Apple App Store draws fresh scrutiny in Japan, the epicenter of gaming
SoftBank reportedly considering bid for TikTok in India
Honda and GM seek North America alliance to share car platforms
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Images suggest North Korea may be preparing launch of submarine missile
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