Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.
Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates.
Though many Americans associate chrysanthemums with the flower baskets that decorate New England doorsteps each fall, the plant actually has its roots in ancient China. Buddhist...
The weakened storm still packed heavy rain and strong winds. It has killed four people, injured more than 100 and prompted evacuation orders for more than...
The risk of life-threatening landslides and floods was rapidly increasing in parts of Kyushu Island as the storm lashed it with relentless rain, the authorities warned.
Some flights and trains were canceled, and rescuers in the central region were searching for three people whose home was struck by a landslide.
Japan’s southern islands were forecast to receive the most rain. The powerful storm has forced flight cancellations and disrupted high-speed rail travel.
The territorial violation by China is the latest in a series of events amplifying tensions between Beijing and Japan.
Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor...
Convenience stores are a part of the country’s culture, meaning that the foreign buyout bid for 7-Eleven, the largest chain, could be a hard sell in...