Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to call for a snap election, less than three months after taking ...

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Food-related stocks surged in Japan on speculation of a temporary tax break while government bonds slumped because of the ...

TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan and the U.S. have short-listed a few projects ​as the first candidates under Tokyo's planned ...

Most Japanese households expect prices to keep rising for the next few years, a central bank survey showed on Monday, ...

The yen rose on Friday after Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter ...

Sanae Takaichi is banking on her high poll numbers to lead the unpopular ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to victory.

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister in October; now she’s gambling it at the polls.

Singapore Exchange Ltd. will introduce futures on longer-dated Japanese government bonds as trading in the world’s ...

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and ...

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and ...

Discover why Japan's 2026 cherry blossom season is set to be one of the most affordable for travelers, with lower prices and ...