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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Why Japan and Mongolia Are Expanding Defense Capability Cooperation - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Japan and Mongolia Are Expanding Defense Capability Cooperation  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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Japan's 97-year-old cherry blossom guardian - BBCJapan's 97-year-old cherry blossom guardian  BBC

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Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks - ReutersYen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks  Reuters

California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy - CNNCalifornia overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy  CNN

Japan’s Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries - The Indian ExpressJapan’s Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries  The Indian Express

4 auto mechanic trainees killed in car crash in central Japan - Japan Today4 auto mechanic trainees killed in car crash in central Japan  Japan Today

Japan's emergency economic measures to counter impact of US tariffs - Fibre2FashionJapan's emergency economic measures to counter impact of US tariffs  Fibre2Fashion

Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness in Tokyo: Evacuation Tips and Access Guides - Metropolis JapanEarthquake and Tsunami Preparedness in Tokyo: Evacuation Tips and Access Guides  Metropolis Japan

‘Apocalyptic tsunami’: With 80% chance of strike, Japan warns of 300,000 deaths from looming megaquake - Business Today‘Apocalyptic tsunami’: With 80% chance of strike, Japan warns of 300,000 deaths from looming megaquake  Business Today

Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous. - ReutersJapan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous.  Reuters

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Why Japan Is Worried After Trade Talks With Trump (and the Rest of the World Should Be) - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Japan Is Worried After Trade Talks With Trump (and the Rest of the World Should Be)  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

US to Host Alaska LNG Summit, Seeks Backing from Japan, South Korea - Business NortheastUS to Host Alaska LNG Summit, Seeks Backing from Japan, South Korea  Business Northeast

Record-shattering flexible solar cell with 26.5% efficiency developed in Japan - Interesting EngineeringRecord-shattering flexible solar cell with 26.5% efficiency developed in Japan  Interesting Engineering

Japan’s Biggest Life Insurer to Reduce Its Yen-Bond Holdings - MintJapan’s Biggest Life Insurer to Reduce Its Yen-Bond Holdings  Mint

US ‘very close’ to tariff deal with Japan, says Trump - Anadolu AjansiUS ‘very close’ to tariff deal with Japan, says Trump  Anadolu Ajansi

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Swaps Suggest Foreigner Bets Japan Longer Yield Rebound - MintSwaps Suggest Foreigner Bets Japan Longer Yield Rebound  Mint

Japan says no talk of currency target, yen control in finance dialogue with US - ReutersJapan says no talk of currency target, yen control in finance dialogue with US  Reuters

US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks - ReutersUS Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks  Reuters

Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with US - ReutersJapan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with US  Reuters

Rice crisis: Japan imports grain from South Korea for first time in more than 25 years - The GuardianRice crisis: Japan imports grain from South Korea for first time in more than 25 years  The Guardian

US, Japan move closer to outline of trade deal, source says - ReutersUS, Japan move closer to outline of trade deal, source says  Reuters

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries - ReutersJapan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries  Reuters

Japan compiles emergency economic package to ease tariff pain - ReutersJapan compiles emergency economic package to ease tariff pain  Reuters

California overtakes Japan as fourth largest global economy - BBCCalifornia overtakes Japan as fourth largest global economy  BBC

Japan shows off electromagnetic railgun for blasting hypersonic missiles - New AtlasJapan shows off electromagnetic railgun for blasting hypersonic missiles  New Atlas

Trump’s gripe over car ‘bowling-ball test’ dents Japan’s trade hopes - Financial TimesTrump’s gripe over car ‘bowling-ball test’ dents Japan’s trade hopes  Financial Times

Japan’s ‘Baba Vanga’ predicts mega-tsunami for July 2025—should we be concerned - Times of IndiaJapan’s ‘Baba Vanga’ predicts mega-tsunami for July 2025—should we be concerned  Times of India

Vi?t Nam, Japan to solidify comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, prosperity - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam, Japan to solidify comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, prosperity  vietnamnews.vn

Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ - ReutersCore inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ  Reuters

Japan's factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up, PMI shows - ReutersJapan's factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up, PMI shows  Reuters

Japanese man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to evade funeral expenses - South China Morning PostJapanese man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to evade funeral expenses  South China Morning Post

Japan urges G20 to stabilise markets, warns of US tariff damage - ReutersJapan urges G20 to stabilise markets, warns of US tariff damage  Reuters

Japan's Nomura posts record annual profit and can ride choppy market, says CFO - The Economic TimesJapan's Nomura posts record annual profit and can ride choppy market, says CFO  The Economic Times

Japan begins 4-day workweek regime: Other countries that follow it for increased productivity and happiness - Times of IndiaJapan begins 4-day workweek regime: Other countries that follow it for increased productivity and happiness  Times of India

The 9 Most Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read - Metropolis JapanThe 9 Most Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read  Metropolis Japan

Dairy Changed Japan. Then Japan Changed Dairy. - The New York TimesDairy Changed Japan. Then Japan Changed Dairy.  The New York Times

Why rice-loving Japan is forced to import it from South Korea after 25 yrs - Business StandardWhy rice-loving Japan is forced to import it from South Korea after 25 yrs  Business Standard

California Overtakes Japan To Become The World’s Fourth-Largest Economy - gondwanauniversity.orgCalifornia Overtakes Japan To Become The World’s Fourth-Largest Economy  gondwanauniversity.org

Trump says US is very close to a tariffs deal with Japan - ReutersTrump says US is very close to a tariffs deal with Japan  Reuters

Japan Has Successfully Used Drones to Trigger and Guide Lightning Strikes — Announcing a New Era of Storm Control - The Daily GalaxyJapan Has Successfully Used Drones to Trigger and Guide Lightning Strikes — Announcing a New Era of Storm Control  The Daily Galaxy

Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) - in.emb-japan.go.jpCoordinator for International Relations (CIR)  in.emb-japan.go.jp

Japan unveils emergency economic steps to curb impact of U.S. tariffs - Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.Japan unveils emergency economic steps to curb impact of U.S. tariffs  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

Soaring prices, empty shelves as Japan’s rice crisis worsens - The Washington PostSoaring prices, empty shelves as Japan’s rice crisis worsens  The Washington Post

Is Plaza-style deal with Japan possible as U.S. pushes FX into trade talks? - Investing.comIs Plaza-style deal with Japan possible as U.S. pushes FX into trade talks?  Investing.com

Japan to gift Shinkansen to India for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project - India TodayJapan to gift Shinkansen to India for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project  India Today

Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China - The Japan TimesJapan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China  The Japan Times

US rules out setting currency targets in trade talks with Japan - ReutersUS rules out setting currency targets in trade talks with Japan  Reuters

California is now the 4th largest economy in the world - Governor of California (.gov)California is now the 4th largest economy in the world  Governor of California (.gov)

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Vi?t Nam – Japan partnership more vital than ever: scholar - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam – Japan partnership more vital than ever: scholar  vietnamnews.vn

China urges Japan to help fight US tariffs together, Kyodo reports - ReutersChina urges Japan to help fight US tariffs together, Kyodo reports  Reuters

Japan police to fine minor rule-breaking cyclists from next April - Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.Japan police to fine minor rule-breaking cyclists from next April  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

Japan tariff negotiator plans to visit US from April 30, sources say - ReutersJapan tariff negotiator plans to visit US from April 30, sources say  Reuters

Japan's FY2023 greenhouse gas emissions hit record low for 2nd year - Japan TodayJapan's FY2023 greenhouse gas emissions hit record low for 2nd year  Japan Today

Nothing Lasts. How Do We Face It? - The New York TimesNothing Lasts. How Do We Face It?  The New York Times

China, Japan, Korea sense Trump trade war weakness - Asia TimesChina, Japan, Korea sense Trump trade war weakness  Asia Times

Moscow calls Japanese loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets 'theft' - ReutersMoscow calls Japanese loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets 'theft'  Reuters

How Japan Remade American Culture - The New York TimesHow Japan Remade American Culture  The New York Times

Why Japan Is So Difficult to Write About - The New York TimesWhy Japan Is So Difficult to Write About  The New York Times

UK self-driving startup Wayve sets up Japan testing and development centre - ReutersUK self-driving startup Wayve sets up Japan testing and development centre  Reuters

IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite - ReutersIMF cuts Japan's growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite  Reuters

What Will Be the Next Big Thing From Japan? - The New York TimesWhat Will Be the Next Big Thing From Japan?  The New York Times

Japan Plans to Beam Solar Power from Space to Earth - ZME ScienceJapan Plans to Beam Solar Power from Space to Earth  ZME Science

Amazon Japan ordered to pay 35 mil. yen for allowing listing of fakes - Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.Amazon Japan ordered to pay 35 mil. yen for allowing listing of fakes  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

Japan-Netherlands Summit Meeting and Working Lunch - mofa.go.jpJapan-Netherlands Summit Meeting and Working Lunch  mofa.go.jp

Japan, My Love! Chapter 6 - Japanese Food, a Culinary Journey - ThursdJapan, My Love! Chapter 6 - Japanese Food, a Culinary Journey  Thursd

Tokyo court fines Amazon Japan ¥35 million over counterfeit products - The Japan TimesTokyo court fines Amazon Japan ¥35 million over counterfeit products  The Japan Times

The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness - The New York TimesThe Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness  The New York Times

California becomes world's fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan.. - Greatandhra.comCalifornia becomes world's fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan..  Greatandhra.com

Japan eyes expanded corn, soybean imports from the U.S. - ????Japan eyes expanded corn, soybean imports from the U.S.  ????

Japan Pushes Back: A Turning Point in US Trade Relations - Jakarta GlobeJapan Pushes Back: A Turning Point in US Trade Relations  Jakarta Globe

$1.81 trillion and 300,000 lives at risk: Deadly megaquake could leave Japan in ruins - The Economic Times$1.81 trillion and 300,000 lives at risk: Deadly megaquake could leave Japan in ruins  The Economic Times

Monsters Plague Japan. But What Do They Mean? - The New York TimesMonsters Plague Japan. But What Do They Mean?  The New York Times

Why Japan Counts 72 Microseasons - The New York TimesWhy Japan Counts 72 Microseasons  The New York Times

Device seller demands Amazon Japan step up after 'outrageous' delisting of genuine item - ????Device seller demands Amazon Japan step up after 'outrageous' delisting of genuine item  ????

China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy - BBCChina executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy  BBC

NATO Secretary General in Tokyo: Japan is one of our most valued partners and we are strengthening our cooperation - NATO - HomepageNATO Secretary General in Tokyo: Japan is one of our most valued partners and we are strengthening our cooperation  NATO - Homepage

How to bring up bad news in Japanese - The Japan TimesHow to bring up bad news in Japanese  The Japan Times

Japan-U.S. finance chiefs’ meeting : Currency Target Avoided for the Time Being - The Japan NewsJapan-U.S. finance chiefs’ meeting : Currency Target Avoided for the Time Being  The Japan News

Trump had a ‘test case’ for trade negotiations with Japan. The failure to reach a deal now has analysts wondering if any will be signed - FortuneTrump had a ‘test case’ for trade negotiations with Japan. The failure to reach a deal now has analysts wondering if any will be signed  Fortune

Japan turns to AI for help in analyzing 5,000 government projects - Nikkei AsiaJapan turns to AI for help in analyzing 5,000 government projects  Nikkei Asia

Tourist Policy in Japan Is Changing This Year: What to Know - NewsweekTourist Policy in Japan Is Changing This Year: What to Know  Newsweek

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Why Several Japanese Tourists Are Buying Bulk Rice In Korea - NDTV FoodWhy Several Japanese Tourists Are Buying Bulk Rice In Korea  NDTV Food

Japan LNG buyers on edge over Australia policy shifts as election looms - ReutersJapan LNG buyers on edge over Australia policy shifts as election looms  Reuters

Japan’s big bet on stem-cell therapies might soon pay off with medical breakthroughs - NatureJapan’s big bet on stem-cell therapies might soon pay off with medical breakthroughs  Nature

Japan's new report warns ‘megaquake’, tsunami along Nankai Trough could kill 298,000 people - Hindustan TimesJapan's new report warns ‘megaquake’, tsunami along Nankai Trough could kill 298,000 people  Hindustan Times

German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD - South China Morning PostGerman, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD  South China Morning Post

Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot - The New York TimesTrump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot  The New York Times

World Athletics announces Japan Airlines as official supplier for WCH Tokyo 25 - worldathletics.orgWorld Athletics announces Japan Airlines as official supplier for WCH Tokyo 25  worldathletics.org

Japan business lobby chief says rapid forex fluctuation undesirable - ReutersJapan business lobby chief says rapid forex fluctuation undesirable  Reuters

U.S. has no specific currency targets in Japan tariff talks: Bessent - Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.U.S. has no specific currency targets in Japan tariff talks: Bessent  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

Cambodia flexes ‘agency’ in Japan ships’ visit to China-funded naval base - South China Morning PostCambodia flexes ‘agency’ in Japan ships’ visit to China-funded naval base  South China Morning Post

How Avant-Garde Japanese Designers Forever Changed the Way We Dress - The New York TimesHow Avant-Garde Japanese Designers Forever Changed the Way We Dress  The New York Times