TOKYO (AP) — Yohei Kono, a Japanese politician who as top government spokesperson offered a historic apology to Asian women over sexual abuses by Japan’s wartime military, has died, officials said. He was 89. Kono had placed great importance on promoting friendly ties with China, South Korea and other Asian countries that suffered Japanese atrocities … Read more
Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focus on energy and critical minerals. Takaichi met her Vietnamese counterpart, Le Minh Hung, on Saturday … Read more
Responding to a lawmaker’s question on Wednesday, Takaichi told the Japanese parliament that Tokyo’s position on the island remained unchanged and referred to a 1972 commitment that led to the normalisation of ties between Beijing and Tokyo. “The Japanese government’s basic position regarding Taiwan remains as stated in the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique, and there … Read more
Japan’s new PM New leader dismissive of early snap election in first news conference Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters on Oct. 21 from the prime minister’s office in Tokyo. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita) Nikkei staff writers October 22, 2025 01:50 JST TOKYO — Newly inaugurated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet … Read more
Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. Japan’s benchmark stock market index has topped its all-time high for a second straight day amid expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States and easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The Nikkei … Read more
TOKYO — A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan’s Mount Fuji last week returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said Monday. Officials urged people to be aware of the harsh conditions at the country’s tallest peak during its off-season. The … Read more
Asian country welcomed record 36.8 million visitors in 2024, tourism agency says. Japan welcomed the most visitors in history in 2024, as the country’s weak currency fuelled a tourism boom, according to official figures. More than 36.8 million people visited the Asian country for business or leisure last year, estimates from the Japan National Tourism … Read more
Reported snowfall on iconic mountain is the latest in 130 years following autumn warmth. The first snowfall has been recorded on Japan’s Mount Fuji following a record-breaking delay. The appearance of a snow cap on the iconic mountain came on Wednesday. It was the latest snowfall recorded since records began 130 years ago, following a … Read more
Japanese subway operator’s shares soar as much as 47 percent in biggest listing since 2018. The main operator of Tokyo’s sprawling subway network has made a rip-roaring market debut in Japan’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) in six years. Tokyo Metro Co’s shares soared by as much as 47 percent above their issue price of … Read more
Six people have been killed and 10 others are missing after record rainfall caused floods and landslides in parts of Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture. The cities of Wajima and Suzu, which are still recovering from a deadly earthquake that devastated the area on 1 January, are among the hardest hit by the deluge, which began on … Read more