As the country hurtles towards the snap election called by Prime Minister Takaichi, more unpredictable and violent price swings are expected

Japanese government bonds and the yen have sold off in recent weeks on concern over Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policy

TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's public approval rating has slipped in new polling ahead of a national election next month that she has framed as a direct verdict on her stewardship of the world's fourth largest economy.

Beijing warns citizens against visiting ahead of Lunar New Year holiday as airlines extend deadline for refunds or flight changes.

The move by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval ratings saw a slight dip in several polls conducted over the weekend, pointing to the riskiness of her decision to call a snap election in early February.

Core inflation touched its lowest level since October 2024, and was in line with expectations

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election

Samurai Japan's World Baseball Classic squad will boast a record eight MLB players for the upcoming tournament after manager Hirokazu Ibata revealed the roster Monday. Among those selected are Shohei