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Japan faces a deadly surge in bear attacks, prompting the government to deploy army troops as communities struggle with rising killings involving Japanese black bears and massive Hokkaido brown bears.

Known for her controversial views on social issues such as an eye for patriarchy, Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, faces her first obstacle — meeting the USA's President Trump.

Trump and Japan's Sanae Takaichi sign rare earths pact in Tokyo, deepening trade and defence ties while honouring Abe's legacy.

Japan has launched the world's first yen-pegged stablecoin, marking a major step toward digital money backed by government bonds. Here's how this innovation could reshape Japan's economy and the global future of finance.

President Trump defends his tariff 'medicine' as global markets lose £1 trillion ($1.3 trillion) in a savage sell-off. Is this bold or bonkers?

The president originally threatened to impose the tariffs earlier this month but postponed the action until March 12.

Japan has asked to be exempt from the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum after president Donald Trump revoked its duty-free quota.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied trying to curry favor with Trump after calling him "sincere" and "powerful" during their White House meeting, where they discussed trade, security, and U.S.-Japan relations

Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district.

The president says he may impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, as well as a 10% levy on Chinese goods.

The BepiColombo flew just 183 miles above the planet's surface on its sixth and final flyby before going into orbit next year

Business groups say the decision could have a chilling effect on Japan's standing as the biggest foreign investor in the United States, just as Washington seeks closer ties with Tokyo to counter China.

A Japanese human washing machine is gaining attention and it can bathe you in 15 minutes.

Tokyo is set to implement a four-day workweek for its government employees starting in April 2025, allowing them to take Fridays off.

A Japanese man arrested for trespassing admitted to breaking into over 1,000 homes as a stress-relieving hobby.

Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year.

Japan's unpopular minority government approved on Friday an extra budget to help pay for a massive stimulus package after the ruling coalition's worst election result in 15 years.

The plan will boost incomes and provide fuel and energy subsidies

In a notable twist, a Japan-based company that handles resignation for its clients found itself on the receiving end of its own service.

A conservative politician in Japan is backpedaling on farcical comments suggesting passing laws that would ban women over 25 from getting married and force women over 30 to remove their uteruses.

As of 2023, Japan reported over 9 million empty houses, according to government data, with some selling for less than $10,000. This unusual supply surplus is drawing in foreign buyers intrigued by the opportunity for affordable property in a high-cost housing world.