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YouTube generation propels Japan's anti-foreigner politics into the mainstream
Yuta Kato is increasingly annoyed by foreigners ignorant of Japan's social etiquette, whether that involves blocking the ...
Urban explorer discovers ‘ghost town’ full of empty, eerie hotels in Japan: ‘Like a time capsule’
An urban explorer has uncovered a hauntingly preserved resort town in Japan, where towering hotels sit crumbling along a riverside cliff. It’s been untouched for over three decades, according to ...
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Japan’s post-upper-house election crisis
The LDP’s poor upper house result compounds uncertainty at a time when Japan’s quiet leadership is critical for regional ...
China Strong-Armed Japan Over Rare Earths. It’s a Lesson for the U.S.
The U.S. found out this year that China could use its chokehold on rare-earth minerals as a coercive tool. For Japan, it was ...
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Japan to start new residency system for foreign workers
The aim is to systematically develop foreign human resources and ensure they stay in Japanese workplaces for the long term.
President Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal with 15% tariff
Trump said the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on Japanese imports under the agreement, which he hailed as "maybe the largest ...
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Trump’s Quest for His Own Sovereign Fund Gets $550 Billion Boost From Japan
As part of a trade deal reached this week, Japan agreed to invest $550 billion in projects across strategic U.S. industries, ...
I went to Japan during peak season. This is my one big tip for escaping the crowds.
Japan is experiencing record tourism this year, with many tourist attractions packed with crowds. Still, there's an easy way ...
Japan’s Inflation Surge Is Now A Political Crisis
On any list of central bankers dying to get off this crazy thing called 2025, Japan’s Kazuo Ueda deserves a spot at the very ...