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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Japan, covering politics, economy, society, the country's relationships with China, North Korea and South Korea and the legacy of World War Two in Asia.
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Sakura Ando is photographed in Hong Kong during her visit to attend the 2025 Hong Kong International Film Festival, which opened on April 10. The acclaimed Japanese actress reflects on her eclectic career, from indie films to Godzilla Minus One, and her future aspirations. Photo: Dickson Lee
Asian cinema: Japanese films

How Sakura Ando defied traditions to become one of Japan’s top actresses

The Godzilla Minus One and Shoplifters actress reflects on her career, juggling parenting, and future aspirations as she visits Hong Kong.

Law

Japan weighs new legislation to tackle illegal gambling via online casinos

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Donald Trump

Japan’s shift to US rice as prices soar 70% may allow leeway in tariff talks

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on China policy stimulus hopes to counter US tariffs

Chinese property developers rally amid expectations of more policy support for the troubled real estate sector.

Hong Kong stocks were back in positive territory on Thursday after tumbling in the previous session. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

Oh, deer: Japan’s Nara boosts police patrols to curb animal abuse

The move follows a video of a tourist in Nara’s main park kicking one of the animals, considered sacred in the ancient city.

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Donald Trump

Trump inserts himself into Japan tariff talks, hails ‘big progress’

According to the Japanese delegation, the US president said getting a deal with Tokyo was a ‘top priority’.

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Hong Kong property

Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi buys 2 Hong Kong shops

Snack maker adds to property holdings in city as some analysts predict improvements in retail sales.

Prawn crackers from the Philippine-based maker of Oishi snacks sit on a store shelf in this undated file photo. Photo: Handout
Singapore

4 arrested in Japan over sales of AI-generated porn in first such case

One of the suspects was reportedly making sales of as much as US$70,000 over about a year from the images.

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Donald Trump

Trump claims Japan security treaty is ‘one-sided’. What does he really want?

The US president’s ‘one-sided deal’ rhetoric is aimed at extracting trade concessions and higher defence payments from Tokyo, observers say.

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Hong Kong tourism

More Hongkongers choosing Easter breaks in mainland China over Japan

Warnings about potential massive earthquakes in Japan have Hongkongers looking at holiday destinations elsewhere, tour agencies say.

Tourists visit the Yadan landform, a landscape formed by wind erosion, in the Xinjiang region. Photo: Imaginechina
Travel Destinations

Explainer | Hello Kitty, Gundam and a 2km wooden ring: what to know about Japan’s World Expo

It’s been 55 years since Osaka last hosted an Expo – find out what Japan hopes will makes the 2025 edition a must-see event.

Myaku-Myaku, the mascot of the Osaka Expo, is seen as the Gundam pavilion on opening day. Photo: AFP
Food and Drinks

New machine makes judging tuna quality for sushi and sashimi safer and easier

The Sonofai machine, based on Fujitsu’s AI technology, makes judging the quality of tuna for sushi and sashimi quicker, safer and easier.

Asia elections

Why Japan’s PM Ishiba is becoming unpopular with a ‘very disappointed’ public

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is struggling in opinion polls as voters fret about rising prices, stagnant wages and tense regional security.

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US-China trade war

Exclusive | Trump tariffs could make China’s domestic economy stronger in long run: insider

Chinese economy is better prepared this time around compared to the last trade war with the US, an insider said.

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A container ship at Lianyungang port in China’s eastern province of Jiangsu on Sunday. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Philippines vows ‘Super Bowl’ of exercises in coming military drills

The exercises will feature ‘an interesting mix of equipment’, including the China-opposed Typhon missile system.

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Philippine Army Brigadier General Michael Logico (left) and US Marine Corps Colonel Doug Krugman during a press briefing for the Balikatan drills at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Italy

‘Selfish’ UK rebuked for not fully sharing fighter jet tech with Italy, Japan

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said sharing expertise when making investments together was crucial to a ‘serious relationship’.

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Food and Drinks

Brewing sake in space? Maker aims for small step towards moon-based brewery

Asahi Shuzo wants to become the first off-world sake maker, with plans to brew aboard the International Space Station, and then the moon.

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Cambodia

Japan’s warships to visit China-funded Cambodian port in sign of ‘friendship’

Cambodia said it was giving priority to Japanese ships to enter the Ream Naval Base as a tribute to the mutual trust between the two sides.

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A Chinese naval vessel docked at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville province on April 5. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong courts

J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

Former member of Japanese boy band ONE N’ ONLY tearfully denies allegations during court hearing attended by more than 100 fans.

Mental health

Fading optimism in Japan as only 13% satisfied with quality of life: survey

Experts say a deepening sense of crisis has overwhelmed young Japanese amid rising living costs, demographic strain and political inertia.

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Donald Trump

Trump tariffs fuel calls for Japan to slash unpopular consumption tax

Rising inflation and Trump’s trade war have raised concerns about how ordinary Japanese will weather the storm.

Customers shop at a market in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday. Photo: AP
United States

Explainer | Cars, clothing, Christmas toys: what US consumers are losing to Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s tariff pause provides temporary relief, but uncertainty may lead to US shortages of cars, toys, and electronics as shipments are halted.

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US tariffs are causing firms to halt shipments, from Swiss watches to Christmas toys. Uncertainty looms, potentially emptying American shelves. Photo: Shutterstock
Ageing society

Japan sees record population decline in 2024 as birth rate crisis deepens

Japan’s birth rate is among the lowest in the world, a trend which has meant a shrinking workforce, fewer consumers, and businesses fighting to recruit workers.

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Trending in China

2 Chinese women slammed by millions for photo shoot on Japan highway after crash

‘Dangerous’ pair on way to Mount Fuji drank whisky, took dog for walk on snarled-up carriageway following tour bus accident.

Asia housing and property

The View | Asian real estate in a Trumpian age: buy Japan and India, avoid China?

While China might be fertile ground for experienced investors, Japan and India have more of the stability and fundamentals markets demand.

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Office and residential buildings are pictured from an observatory deck at the Shinjuku business district in Tokyo, Japan, on February 10. Photo: EPA-EFE
Banking & finance

Battered dollar drifts lower on tariff nerves

Investor confidence in the world’s reserve currency in question following stream of tariff pronouncements from US President Donald Trump.

US dollar and euro notes are pictured on September 6, 2022 in Brest, western France. Photo: AFP
US-Japan relations

Opinion | Will Trump’s economic tsunami undermine the US-Japan security partnership?

Tariff shocks have eroded the tentative confidence that the alliance was on a strong footing under Trump’s second administration.

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South Korea

Japan wants to lead the VTuber craze as South Korea breathes down its neck

The virtual YouTubers are gaining worldwide fans, with sold-out concerts and a predicted US$4 billion market by 2030.

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