Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan

Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.

Japan finance minister confirms continued coordination with US on forex

The U.S. and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to working closely together to monitor the currency market, Japan’s ...

Japan, US affirm close cooperation on currency moves

Japan and the U.S. reaffirmed their close cooperation in dealing with exchange rate moves, including on currency intervention ...

Japan to send officials to Russia in May over protection of companies' assets

TOKYO, May 12 (Reuters) - Japan plans to send several officials to Russia in late May to facilitate communication and help ...
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Crude oil from Azerbaijan arrives in Japan

A tanker carrying some 45,000 kiloliters of crude oil from Azerbaijan has arrived at an Eneos refinery in Yokohama, officials ...

The Founding Story Behind Japan’s Oldest Whisky Maker

In 1899, a young Osaka merchant named Shinjiro Torii opened a small wine shop with an idea that would change the spirits ...

This startup built Japan’s first 3D-printed two-story home. It wants to solve the country’s construction crisis

Unveiled in February, “Stealth House” is Japan’s first 3D-printed two-story home. Building-tech startup Kizuki collaborated ...

Cannes Film Market Draws Record 16,000 Participants as Japan Surges

The 2026 Cannes Film Market draws 16,000 registered participants from 140-plus countries, with Japan up nearly 50% as Country of Honor.

Bessent shares view with Japan that FX volatility is undesirable

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama confirmed that her team is coordinating closely with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on currency policy, signaling tacit US approval of Japan’s recent ...