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Japanese Consumers Expect Inflation to Hit 12.2% in Coming Year, BOJ Survey RevealsJapanese Consumers Expect Inflation to Hit 12.2% in Coming Year, BOJ Survey Reveals

Japanese Consumers Expect Inflation to Hit 12.2% in Coming Year, BOJ Survey Reveals

The Bank of Japan revealed through its latest survey that Japanese consumers expect increasing prices and show record annual inflation…

April 12, 2025
Chinese Ships Breach Japanese Waters Near Disputed Senkaku IslandsChinese Ships Breach Japanese Waters Near Disputed Senkaku Islands

Chinese Ships Breach Japanese Waters Near Disputed Senkaku Islands

The Chinese Coast Guard ships extended their stays near the Senkaku Island region which led Japan to lodge formal diplomatic…

March 25, 2025
China, Japan, South Korea Meet in Tokyo for Trilateral TiesChina, Japan, South Korea Meet in Tokyo for Trilateral Ties

China, Japan, South Korea Meet in Tokyo for Trilateral Ties

Japanese officials joined South Korean and Chinese foreign ministers in Tokyo to plan a summit based on historical turning point…

March 22, 2025
Japan Punches First Ticket to 2026 World CupJapan Punches First Ticket to 2026 World Cup

Japan Punches First Ticket to 2026 World Cup

Japan achieved historical first place in World Cup 2026 qualification after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. After bringing on…

March 21, 2025
India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese, Japanese ChemicalIndia Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese, Japanese Chemical

India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese, Japanese Chemical

The Indian government places a tariff of up to USD 986 per tonne on Trichloro isocyanuric acid when imported from…

March 10, 2025
Massive Wildfire in Northern Japan Destroys 84 BuildingsMassive Wildfire in Northern Japan Destroys 84 Buildings

Massive Wildfire in Northern Japan Destroys 84 Buildings

On Thursday Japan's Iwate region in Ofunato city observed a major wildfire that burned 80 buildings and compelled authorities to…

February 27, 2025
Samsung Increases Galaxy S25 Launch in Japan to Challenge Apple’s MarketSamsung Increases Galaxy S25 Launch in Japan to Challenge Apple’s Market

Samsung Increases Galaxy S25 Launch in Japan to Challenge Apple’s Market

Samsung decides to introduce its Galaxy S25 phones to Japan ahead of their worldwide debut. Traditionally Samsung's new phone releases…

February 21, 2025
Japan’s Response to Southeast Asia’s Growing Ties with BRICS: Boosting Engagement Amid Shifts in DiplomacyJapan’s Response to Southeast Asia’s Growing Ties with BRICS: Boosting Engagement Amid Shifts in Diplomacy

Japan’s Response to Southeast Asia’s Growing Ties with BRICS: Boosting Engagement Amid Shifts in Diplomacy

Analysts believe Tokyo would seek to interact more with Southeast Asia since issues regarding the expected departure of the historically…

October 16, 2024
East Asian Tensions Japan’s ‘Two-Faced’ Strategy in China Relations CritiquedEast Asian Tensions Japan’s ‘Two-Faced’ Strategy in China Relations Critiqued

East Asian Tensions Japan’s ‘Two-Faced’ Strategy in China Relations Critiqued

In the complex tapestry of East Asian geopolitics, Japan’s diplomatic maneuvers with China have come under scrutiny.  Critics argue that…

April 18, 2024
Is Japan Siding with the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions?Is Japan Siding with the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions?

Is Japan Siding with the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions?

As Prime Minister Fumio Kishida embarks on an extraordinary diplomatic mission to the Philippines, his journey transcends mere state visits.…

November 3, 2023