Japan

Country Japan
Capital Tokyo
Continent Asia
Currency Yen(JPY)
Languages Japanese, Aynu itak, Ryukyuan languages, Eastern Japanese & Western Japanese

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Introduction

In 1603, after decades of civil warfare, the Tokugawa shogunate (a military-led, dynastic government) ushered in a long period of relative political stability and isolation from foreign influence. For more than two centuries this policy enabled Japan to enjoy a flowering of its indigenous culture. Japan opened its ports after signing the Treaty of Kanagawa with the US in 1854 and began to intensively modernize and industrialize. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japan became a regional power that was able to defeat the forces of both China and Russia. It occupied Korea, Formosa (Taiwan), and southern Sakhalin Island. In 1931-32 Japan occupied Manchuria, and in 1937 it launched a full-scale invasion of China. Japan attacked US forces in 1941 - triggering America's entry into World War II - and soon occupied much of East and Southeast Asia. After its defeat in World War II, Japan recovered to become an economic power and an ally of the US. While the emperor retains his throne as a symbol of national unity, elected politicians hold actual decision-making power. Following three decades of unprecedented growth, Japan's economy experienced a major slowdown starting in the 1990s, but the country remains a major economic power. In January 2009, Japan assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2009-10 term.

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New leader, same crisis in Japan’s LDP - East Asia ForumNew leader, same crisis in Japan’s LDP  East Asia Forum

Yen and euro struggle as Japan and France's political dramas heat up - ReutersYen and euro struggle as Japan and France's political dramas heat up  Reuters

Japan raises capital requirement for business manager visa to 30 million yen - The Economic TimesJapan raises capital requirement for business manager visa to 30 million yen  The Economic Times

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Japan’s Political Jitters and China Tensions Send Asia Stocks Sliding - Modern DiplomacyJapan’s Political Jitters and China Tensions Send Asia Stocks Sliding  Modern Diplomacy

Takaichi’s bid as Japan’s 1st female PM in doubt as ruling coalition splits - Al JazeeraTakaichi’s bid as Japan’s 1st female PM in doubt as ruling coalition splits  Al Jazeera

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Takaichi's PM bid faces further headwinds with coalition split - The Japan TimesTakaichi's PM bid faces further headwinds with coalition split  The Japan Times

Japan warns of yen volatility amid fiscal concerns - The Economic TimesJapan warns of yen volatility amid fiscal concerns  The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei falls on profit-booking, Fast Retailing shines on record profit - The Economic TimesJapan's Nikkei falls on profit-booking, Fast Retailing shines on record profit  The Economic Times

Japan, China markets dent Asia as economic, political uncertainty drag - ReutersJapan, China markets dent Asia as economic, political uncertainty drag  Reuters

Nearly 90% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, survey shows - ReutersNearly 90% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, survey shows  Reuters

Japan’s Komeito Party Withdraws From Ruling Coalition - The Wall Street JournalJapan’s Komeito Party Withdraws From Ruling Coalition  The Wall Street Journal

Japan’s Decades-Old Ruling Coalition to Split, Komeito Says - Bloomberg.comJapan’s Decades-Old Ruling Coalition to Split, Komeito Says  Bloomberg.com

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Japan’s ruling party faces setback as ally quits coalition ahead of premier election - Anadolu AjansiJapan’s ruling party faces setback as ally quits coalition ahead of premier election  Anadolu Ajansi

IHG expands Japan portfolio with new Holiday Inn & Suites in Sapporo - BW HotelierIHG expands Japan portfolio with new Holiday Inn & Suites in Sapporo  BW Hotelier

Japan’s ruling coalition collapses in setback for new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi - Financial TimesJapan’s ruling coalition collapses in setback for new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi  Financial Times

Japan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane - BBCJapan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane  BBC

Japan’s Economy Likely Shrank Last Quarter as Tariffs Hit Hard - Bloomberg.comJapan’s Economy Likely Shrank Last Quarter as Tariffs Hit Hard  Bloomberg.com

Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves longstanding ruling coalition headed by LDP - Tribune IndiaCiting unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves longstanding ruling coalition headed by LDP  Tribune India

Dollar Recovery Stalls as Japan, French Political Concerns Ease - Barron'sDollar Recovery Stalls as Japan, French Political Concerns Ease  Barron's

President Lai receives hand-delivered letter from Japan's incoming PM - Focus TaiwanPresident Lai receives hand-delivered letter from Japan's incoming PM  Focus Taiwan

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Market analysts reaction to Japan’s ruling coalition split By Reuters - Investing.comMarket analysts reaction to Japan’s ruling coalition split By Reuters  Investing.com

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Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 | Facts & Death Toll - BritannicaJapan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 | Facts & Death Toll  Britannica

Japan has an ‘enshortification’ problem - Financial TimesJapan has an ‘enshortification’ problem  Financial Times

Japan finance minister warns against forex volatility as yen weakens - ReutersJapan finance minister warns against forex volatility as yen weakens  Reuters

US Confirms Trade Deal Efforts as Japan Prepares for New Leader - Bloomberg.comUS Confirms Trade Deal Efforts as Japan Prepares for New Leader  Bloomberg.com

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Japan’s top bank CEOs push for AI, soothing worry over human work - The Japan TimesJapan’s top bank CEOs push for AI, soothing worry over human work  The Japan Times

Asia markets down; U.S. shutdown and Japan inflation weigh on sentiment - Seeking AlphaAsia markets down; U.S. shutdown and Japan inflation weigh on sentiment  Seeking Alpha

Japan in political crisis as coalition collapses - RFIJapan in political crisis as coalition collapses  RFI

Japan Average Rice Price Down for 3rd Week in Row - nippon.comJapan Average Rice Price Down for 3rd Week in Row  nippon.com

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi? - BBCWho is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?  BBC

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K-beauty conquers Tokyo as Japan’s MZ generation falls under its spell - The Korea Economic Daily Global EditionK-beauty conquers Tokyo as Japan’s MZ generation falls under its spell  The Korea Economic Daily Global Edition

Japan Ruling Bloc Collapse to Help Yen, Hurt Stocks: Strategists - Bloomberg.comJapan Ruling Bloc Collapse to Help Yen, Hurt Stocks: Strategists  Bloomberg.com

Sanae Takaichi: Japan stocks hit record after ruling party names pro-business leader - BBCSanae Takaichi: Japan stocks hit record after ruling party names pro-business leader  BBC

Japan fin min Kato says recently seeing one-sided rapid moves (referring to the yen) - investingLiveJapan fin min Kato says recently seeing one-sided rapid moves (referring to the yen)  investingLive

Japan Will Arm Its Submarines With Long-Range Cruise Missiles - The War ZoneJapan Will Arm Its Submarines With Long-Range Cruise Missiles  The War Zone

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Schauffele jumps into share of second in Japan - RFISchauffele jumps into share of second in Japan  RFI

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister - BBCSanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister  BBC

John Ganz on the Era When America Was Consumed by Panic With Corporate Japan - Bloomberg.comJohn Ganz on the Era When America Was Consumed by Panic With Corporate Japan  Bloomberg.com

Typhoon Halong: A Nightmare for Japan Hits the Izu Islands - WIONTyphoon Halong: A Nightmare for Japan Hits the Izu Islands  WION

Google Unites With Japan To Lead In Tourism Innovation With Cutting-Edge Virtual Try-On Technology Transforming Fashion Shopping For Tourists - Travel And Tour WorldGoogle Unites With Japan To Lead In Tourism Innovation With Cutting-Edge Virtual Try-On Technology Transforming Fashion Shopping For Tourists  Travel And Tour World

Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP - AP NewsCiting unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP  AP News

How Japan’s twin Nobel Prize wins cast spotlight on its growing brain drain - South China Morning PostHow Japan’s twin Nobel Prize wins cast spotlight on its growing brain drain  South China Morning Post

Japan's food self-sufficiency stuck at 38% in FY24/25, below 2030 goal - ReutersJapan's food self-sufficiency stuck at 38% in FY24/25, below 2030 goal  Reuters

Ishiba statement explores Japan's failure to avoid World War II - The Japan TimesIshiba statement explores Japan's failure to avoid World War II  The Japan Times

Hack on Japan’s biggest brewer renews concerns over cyberattack readiness - CNNHack on Japan’s biggest brewer renews concerns over cyberattack readiness  CNN

Japan Needs Foreign Workers. Its Far Right Is Turning Against Them - Bloomberg.comJapan Needs Foreign Workers. Its Far Right Is Turning Against Them  Bloomberg.com

Girl’s remains identified 14 years after Japan tsunami - DawnGirl’s remains identified 14 years after Japan tsunami  Dawn

Girl's remains identified years after devastating 2011 Japan tsunami and earthquake - Australian Broadcasting CorporationGirl's remains identified years after devastating 2011 Japan tsunami and earthquake  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Japan’s Komeito exits coalition, threatening Takaichi’s PM bid - South China Morning PostJapan’s Komeito exits coalition, threatening Takaichi’s PM bid  South China Morning Post

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Japan cuts Africa exchange programme amid fake immigration claims - Al JazeeraJapan cuts Africa exchange programme amid fake immigration claims  Al Jazeera

Japan's Takaichi faces fiscal policy tightrope in economy revival quest - Nikkei AsiaJapan's Takaichi faces fiscal policy tightrope in economy revival quest  Nikkei Asia

Japan-India Summit Meeting and Working Dinner - mofa.go.jpJapan-India Summit Meeting and Working Dinner  mofa.go.jp

Japan Faces Mammoth Labor Shortage In Tourism Sector, Projecting A Twenty Nine Percent Deficit By 2035, Impacting Global Travel Dynamics - Travel And Tour WorldJapan Faces Mammoth Labor Shortage In Tourism Sector, Projecting A Twenty Nine Percent Deficit By 2035, Impacting Global Travel Dynamics  Travel And Tour World

Suprapartisan group for nuclear abolition to be set up in Japan - The Japan TimesSuprapartisan group for nuclear abolition to be set up in Japan  The Japan Times

Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s likely first female prime minister? - CNNWho is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s likely first female prime minister?  CNN

Japan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP - Nikkei AsiaJapan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP  Nikkei Asia

Average price of rice down in Japan for third straight week - The Japan TimesAverage price of rice down in Japan for third straight week  The Japan Times

Japan’s New Leader Gets a Volatile Greeting From Markets - The New York TimesJapan’s New Leader Gets a Volatile Greeting From Markets  The New York Times

Ford F-150 might be imported by the Japanese government: report - The Japan TimesFord F-150 might be imported by the Japanese government: report  The Japan Times

Over half of needy pregnant women in Japan have no savings - The Japan TimesOver half of needy pregnant women in Japan have no savings  The Japan Times

Japan to assist Ukraine with mine removal training - The Japan TimesJapan to assist Ukraine with mine removal training  The Japan Times

Komeito to leave Japan's ruling coalition - nhk.or.jpKomeito to leave Japan's ruling coalition  nhk.or.jp

Japan's Komeito party to exit coalition with the ruling LDP - China Daily - Global EditionJapan's Komeito party to exit coalition with the ruling LDP  China Daily - Global Edition

Silly Science? Cattle’s Zebra Transformation Wins Ig Nobel Prize for Japanese Team - nippon.comSilly Science? Cattle’s Zebra Transformation Wins Ig Nobel Prize for Japanese Team  nippon.com

Japan's Reptile Market Linked to Suspected Illegal Imports - JAPAN ForwardJapan's Reptile Market Linked to Suspected Illegal Imports  JAPAN Forward

Pragmatism, not ideology, must guide Takaichi - The Japan TimesPragmatism, not ideology, must guide Takaichi  The Japan Times

Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - Aftermath, Recovery, Rebuilding - BritannicaJapan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - Aftermath, Recovery, Rebuilding  Britannica

Fall Foliage Forecast 2025: When to See Japan's Autumn Colors - JAPAN ForwardFall Foliage Forecast 2025: When to See Japan's Autumn Colors  JAPAN Forward

Japan’s Iron Lady will try to woo Trump with tough stance on immigrants - The ObserverJapan’s Iron Lady will try to woo Trump with tough stance on immigrants  The Observer

Japan’s ruling coalition splits in major blow to first female prime minister - The IndependentJapan’s ruling coalition splits in major blow to first female prime minister  The Independent

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