Analysts point out the low rate does not account for millions — especially women — who gave up their job during the pandemic to care for family.

While Japan and Olympic organizers are at pains to insist the Summer Games are still a go despite the coronavirus outbreak, some are wondering what a cancellation would cost the world's third-biggest economy. With a dearth of reliable figures, opinions vary, yet experts all agree ...

On wasteland once used for earthquake drills in the small town of Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Shiseido has built its first domestic factory in 36 years, hoping to capitalize on a boom for "Made in Japan" cosmetics. Japan's cosmetics industry faces huge competition not only from ...