Investor demand for Japan’s two-year bonds rise after Bank of Japan policy

Japan’s two-year government bond auction drew solid demand on speculation the Bank of Japan isn’t rushing into the next interest rate increase. The auction comes 24 hours after the Bank of Japan's first monetary policy decision under new Prime...

‘Look delicate’ marriage tips for women backfire in Japan

TOKYO – A Japanese municipality was forced to withdraw tips urging women to wear shoes that make them appear “delicate” or choose makeup that looks “demure” in order to secure a partner, after facing accusations of sexism. The northern Japan...

School absenteeism worsens in Japan; chronic absence nearly doubles in 5 years at some schools

TOKYO – A record high of 353,970 elementary and junior high school students were chronically absent during the 2024 academic year, according to a Japan education ministry survey. The number of chronically absent students has increased for 12...

Man in Japan gets life sentence for killing own mother, brother and grandmother with crossbow

TOKYO – A court on Oct 31 handed a man a life sentence for killing three members of his family with a crossbow at his home in western Japan in 2020, a case that prompted the government to tighten rules on possession of the weapon. The Kobe...

FOCUS: Pragmatism key for new Japan PM Takaichi to navigate ties with China

GYEONGJU, South Korea - With Beijing wary about how new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, known as a China hawk, will handle policies toward the country, she could draw lessons from her mentor, the late leader Shinzo Abe, who sometimes...

US government allowed and even helped US firms sell tech used for surveillance in China

FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)By Dake Kang, Byron Tau, and Garance Burke U.S....

President Trump says Senate should scrap filibuster to end government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR — INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,’ GET RID OF THE...

Kentucky's first female Governor Martha Layne Collins dead at 88

Kentucky's first and only female governor Martha Layne Collins has died at the age of 88. Collins died in her sleep at Richmond Place Retirement Community in Lexington early Saturday morning, her husband Dr. Bill Collins told Kentucky Lantern. 'I...

How to go vintage shopping in Tokyo, as per a local stylist

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo: Known for streetwear, western-style pieces, and imports, Shimokitazawa is perfect for vintage shirts, T-shirts, and denim. You’ll find a wide variety of American vintage here, from Lee and Levi’s jeans to secondhand college...

This Tiny Chinese EV Hopes To Tackle Japan's Massive Kei Car Market

At this year's Japan Mobility Show, a convention where automakers and technology companies show off the latest and greatest in what's coming for the Japanese market, BYD, a Chinese company primarily known for EVs, showed off a curious little car:...

US and Japan Agree to Trade Framework on Energy Infrastructure and Critical Mineral Investments

What Happened? On October 28, 2025, the governments of the United States and Japan signed the United States-Japan Framework (US-Japan Framework) to coordinate on securing and refining important minerals. The US-Japan Framework is part of a...

US Politics Live: China Responds to US Nuclear Announcement

Global tensions escalated sharply today as China delivered a firm and carefully worded response to President Donald Trump’s decision to restart United States nuclear weapons testing. The Chinese government described the move as a serious threat to...

Young Indonesians in Japan find their political voice

A single death in Jakarta this summer has incited a transnational movement. Thousands of miles from home, Indonesians in Japan are building networks of activism and art and opening new dialogues on politics and cultural identity. Like most...

Japan-China Summit Meeting: Repeat Candid Dialogues to Resolve Pending Issues

Editorial 14:00 JST, November 1, 2025 Though the meeting was a brief one, it was appropriate for newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to resolve various pending issues between Japan and China. Going...

Grand Sumō Hits London: Success for Second Five-Day Tournament Ever Outside Japan

From October 15 to 19, London’s historic Royal Albert Hall played host to an exhibition tournament featuring Japan’s top sumō wrestlers. The event has created a legion of new fans and given Britain’s small but sturdy amateur sumō scene a mighty...

President Xi invites Canada PM to China in first meet in 8 years

President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to China, in the first formal talks between the nations’ leaders since 2017, before also holding first discussions with Japan’s new premier. Canadian Prime Minister Mark...

U.S. and Japan sign rare earths agreement ahead of anticipated Trump–Xi summit

After weeks of trade disagreements, the United States and Japan signed a new agreement on Tuesday aimed at securing the supply of rare earths, minerals essential for the manufacture of electronics, electric vehicles, and military equipment, whose...

Recent Rulings Highlight Risk to Japanese Drugmakers in Settling Pharmaceutical Litigations

In FTC v. Actavis, Inc., 570 U.S. 136 (2013), the US Supreme Court addressed the legality of “reverse payment” settlements in pharmaceutical patent litigation. A reverse payment occurs when a brand-name drug manufacturer pays a generic drug...

Youth Photography Featured at Japan’s Prestigious Eastern International Fine Arts Exposition

SINGAPORE, Nov. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 26th Eastern International Fine Arts Exposition will be held from November 26 to November 30 at the Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of Japanese and...

EC officials receive training to enhance communications skills ahead of elections 

EC officials receive training to enhance communications skills ahead of elections DHAKA, Nov 1, 2025 (BSS) – Officials of the Election Commission (EC) have received training today to enhance their communication skills for effectively engaging with...