Nick writes about economics, financial markets and investing. As James Macintosh of the Wall Street Journal points out, the Japanese equity market indices have almost exactly matched the stellar ...

A deadly knife attack on a Japanese schoolboy in China has stoked frictions between the two countries and raised safety concerns at a time when China is trying to attract foreigners for work and ...

Japan joined the World Bank in August 1952, the year after the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty. Starting in 1953, a number of projects were implemented in Japan with World Bank loans for the ...

Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.

Japanese stocks will likely tumble on Monday after Shigeru Ishiba’s surprise victory in the ruling party’s leadership race raised expectations that interest rates will increase. Nikkei 225 ...

Japan is a popular spot for tourists, and a new initiative would make it easier and more affordable to visit than ever before. Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to tourists from the ...

The ongoing trade and political dispute between South Korea and Japan is tied to lingering wounds dating back more than 100 years. However, as the countries are two of the world's largest ...

Here's what you need to know Planning a trip to Japan? Here's what you need to know How to plan the ultimate trip to Japan How to plan the ultimate trip to Japan ...

Kyoto, Japan in the spring. Experts say the best time to visit Japan is during the cherry blossom season from late March to mid-May. In Japan, fall foliage stretches late into the year ...

The earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima Island, which is uninhabited, at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The advisory was lifted at 11 a.m. By ...

China has urged Japan to maintain a "healthy and stable" relationship with Beijing after former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...