As inflation tops 2%, BOJ under pressure to prove it's a bad kind
The BOJ expects commodity inflation will only be temporary but economists say core consumer inflation will stay above 2% for the rest of the year.
Amid energy supply woes, Japan looks to the U.S. as an LNG source
Biden’s coming visit to Japan is an opportunity for Washington and Tokyo to expand bilateral energy cooperation, including increased fossil fuel exports by the U.S.
Japan scraps airport COVID-19 tests for arrivals from low-risk nations
The government is aiming to avoid overburdening airport quarantine staff through the drastic relaxation of its COVID-19 border control measures.
Japanese ties to Sakhalin gas and oil projects uncertain amid scrutiny
As G7 countries and private enterprises alike step up efforts to oppose Putin’s ongoing war in Ukraine, Tokyo is reassessing its Russian energy partnerships.
Suspect admits guilt over attack against Thai monarchy critic in Kyoto home
No end in sight: Russia preparing for prolonged conflict in Ukraine
Vicke Blanka opens up about shifting musical influences and life as a 'Supervillan'
Kishida to give keynote address at Shangri-La security summit
Baby Pikachu? Japan panel weighs accepting unconventional readings of kanji for names
Suspect admits guilt over attack against Thai monarchy critic in Kyoto home
Senior Japan ministry official arrested for alleged assault on train
Japan Post resumes airmail services to Ukraine
Kishida to tell Biden about possible G7 summit in Hiroshima
Kishida Cabinet approval edges down to 50.8% in poll
International Atomic Energy Agency chief inspects Fukushima nuclear plant
Japan's 'Mr. Yen' says currency could weaken to ¥150 level last seen in 1990
Japan, guarding against weaker yen, urges G7 to reaffirm forex agreement
Elon Musk’s Twitter deal is proceeding and not ‘on hold,’ executives tell staff
If Tesla isn’t good enough for an ESG index, then who is?
Japan's consumer prices post biggest jump in over seven years
BOJ's dovish isolation draws public heat ahead of leadership change
Fearing Russian cutoff, German industry braces for gas rations race
North Korea hails 'good results' on COVID-19 as fever cases pass 2 million
Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?
India's power grid creaks under hybrid work model and heat wave
China's international schools struggle to retain teachers deterred by COVID curbs
First U.S. monkeypox case this year adds to infections seen in U.K. and Spain
A new president, a new opportunity for Japan-South Korea relations
Signs are encouraging for Tokyo. Throughout the presidential campaign, Yoon Suk-yeol criticized sitting President Moon Jae-in for letting Japan-South Korea relations deteriorate.
The U.S. Fed navigates a difficult path, with much resting on its success
The market plunge is a vote of no confidence in the Fed’s ability to safely navigate between competing imperatives: controlling inflation and keeping the economy growing.
McDonald’s exit from Russia ends what was a hopeful era
If the 1990 opening in Pushkin Square was a symbol of hope, McDonald’s exit announcement is confirmation that Russia is now not just uninvestible, but intolerable.
The Indian government and its COVID-19 con
As the recent spat with the WHO over COVID-19 mortality figures suggests, clumsy attempts to influence the global narrative will only undermine India’s international reputation.
Tiger struggles to 74 in first round at PGA
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in same half of French Open draw
Swallows beat Tigers to remain in first place
Yoshimi Yamashita among first women chosen as referees for men's World Cup
Rangers sweep Angels; Shohei Ohtani gets no decision
Eintracht beats Rangers to win Europa League final and end 42-year drought
Li Kotomi's 'Solo Dance' flows across prose and borders
‘Wandering’: Questionable subject matter, handled with care
‘Shin Ultraman’: No deeper messages, just a lot of fun
Drama and exhibition portray the struggles and successes of Japanese women who moved to the U.K.
Marie Kondo is here to tidy up your pandemic clutter — if you want to
Sara Yoshihara: ‘The best reaction is when a kid with allergies stops by and gets to have a treat’
Recipe: Japanese-style pasta with fresh asparagus
Make rice, not war: Chefs and brewers cook for Ukraine
Hokuro the cat gets a new home and even gets to bring her best friend
Rugby tournament hopes to help kids in need and support mental health services
Can my 6-year-old measure up to the toddlers they have on 'Old Enough!'?
Who needs dog videos when you can have the real Tik Tok?
