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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China, Japan, South Korea unite against US tariffs, eye free trade pact: Report - India Today
  1. China, Japan, South Korea unite against US tariffs, eye free trade pact: Report  India Today
  2. China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says  Reuters
  3. Trump tariff fallout: U.S.’ closest allies Japan & South Korea woo China | Will more follow suit?  Hindustan Times


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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

$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

Japan Warns Of Megaquake: Tectonic Time Bomb That Could Kill 300,000, Trigger Massive Tsunamis - News18Japan Warns Of Megaquake: Tectonic Time Bomb That Could Kill 300,000, Trigger Massive Tsunamis  News18

3rd India-Japan Space Dialogue marks start of Science Tech and Innovation Exchange Year between two nations - The Tribune3rd India-Japan Space Dialogue marks start of Science Tech and Innovation Exchange Year between two nations  The Tribune

US, Japan ‘Stand Firmly Together’ in the Face of Aggressive Chinese Actions - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineUS, Japan ‘Stand Firmly Together’ in the Face of Aggressive Chinese Actions  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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Japan food chain shuts restaurants after pests found in dishes - BBCJapan food chain shuts restaurants after pests found in dishes  BBC

BOJ Mulls Rate Hike Pace as Japan's Business Sentiment Stays Positive - Bloomberg.comBOJ Mulls Rate Hike Pace as Japan's Business Sentiment Stays Positive  Bloomberg.com

BOJ rate hike in May likely as Japan’s economy shows signs of recovery – ING - Investing.com IndiaBOJ rate hike in May likely as Japan’s economy shows signs of recovery – ING  Investing.com India

Japan Confronts Biggest Bond Loss Globally as BOJ Rate Hikes Upend Market - Yahoo FinanceJapan Confronts Biggest Bond Loss Globally as BOJ Rate Hikes Upend Market  Yahoo Finance

Trump tariffs: China, Japan, South Korea to jointly respond to US’ tariffs - Business TodayTrump tariffs: China, Japan, South Korea to jointly respond to US’ tariffs  Business Today

India Japan exchange views on respective space policies & priorities during Dialogue - - News On AIR - All India RadioIndia Japan exchange views on respective space policies & priorities during Dialogue -  News On AIR - All India Radio

Dhruva Space ties up with Japan’s Infostellar - The HinduDhruva Space ties up with Japan’s Infostellar  The Hindu

Anime and mascots: Japan hopes 'oshikatsu' rage will open consumer wallets - ET BrandEquityAnime and mascots: Japan hopes 'oshikatsu' rage will open consumer wallets  ET BrandEquity

China Says It Is Aiming to Coordinate Tariff Response With Japan, South Korea - WSJChina Says It Is Aiming to Coordinate Tariff Response With Japan, South Korea  WSJ

Say goodbye to solar panels - Japan develops super solar panels that generate as much energy as 20 nuclear reactors - Unión RayoSay goodbye to solar panels - Japan develops super solar panels that generate as much energy as 20 nuclear reactors  Unión Rayo

Japan Makes High School Education Free – Again - Human Rights WatchJapan Makes High School Education Free – Again  Human Rights Watch

Japan’s terrifying ’megaquake’ forecast: Up to 3 lakh deaths feared. What is the Nankai Trough threat? - MintJapan’s terrifying ’megaquake’ forecast: Up to 3 lakh deaths feared. What is the Nankai Trough threat?  Mint

Rate rise pressure underestimated in Japan - ING ThinkRate rise pressure underestimated in Japan  ING Think

India-Japan Space Dialogue in Tokyo discusses Quad space cooperation - Northeast HeraldIndia-Japan Space Dialogue in Tokyo discusses Quad space cooperation  Northeast Herald

Red Bull unveil special white and red livery for Japanese GP - Formula 1Red Bull unveil special white and red livery for Japanese GP  Formula 1

Alpine reserve Ryo Hirakawa to drive in FP1 at Japanese GP - Formula 1Alpine reserve Ryo Hirakawa to drive in FP1 at Japanese GP  Formula 1

THRS Expands into Japan & Azerbaijan, Strengthening Travel Offerings for Indian Outbound Market - EVENTFAQS MediaTHRS Expands into Japan & Azerbaijan, Strengthening Travel Offerings for Indian Outbound Market  EVENTFAQS Media

Japan Can’t Trust That Things Are Normal With Washington - Foreign PolicyJapan Can’t Trust That Things Are Normal With Washington  Foreign Policy

100% tariff from India, 700% from Japan: White House shows receipts ahead of 'Liberation Day' - Times of India100% tariff from India, 700% from Japan: White House shows receipts ahead of 'Liberation Day'  Times of India

Japan business mood slumps to 1-year low on Trump tariff uncertainty - ReutersJapan business mood slumps to 1-year low on Trump tariff uncertainty  Reuters

Nankai Trough Megaquake Threatens Japan: What You Need To Know About The 3 Lakh Casualty Warning - HerZindagiNankai Trough Megaquake Threatens Japan: What You Need To Know About The 3 Lakh Casualty Warning  HerZindagi

Japan Food Wrapping Film Market to Worth Over US$ 1,555.62 Million By 2033 | Astute Analytica - GlobeNewswireJapan Food Wrapping Film Market to Worth Over US$ 1,555.62 Million By 2033 | Astute Analytica  GlobeNewswire

Japan to make strong push for exemption from Trump auto tariffs - ReutersJapan to make strong push for exemption from Trump auto tariffs  Reuters

“Military Revolution” Brews In Germany & Japan; Are China, Russia & U.S. Poking The ‘Sleeping Giants’? - EurAsian Times“Military Revolution” Brews In Germany & Japan; Are China, Russia & U.S. Poking The ‘Sleeping Giants’?  EurAsian Times

Japan Q2 aluminium drops to $182/T on weak demand -sources - ReutersJapan Q2 aluminium drops to $182/T on weak demand -sources  Reuters

Japan Neodymium Iron Boron Magnet Market to Hit Valuation of US$ 1,211.92 Million By 2033 | Astute Analytica - GlobeNewswireJapan Neodymium Iron Boron Magnet Market to Hit Valuation of US$ 1,211.92 Million By 2033 | Astute Analytica  GlobeNewswire

Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report - Gadgets 360Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report  Gadgets 360

Donald Trump's Tariffs On April 2: How Are Pakistan, Japan, UK, China Reacting To Them? - Republic WorldDonald Trump's Tariffs On April 2: How Are Pakistan, Japan, UK, China Reacting To Them?  Republic World

China-Japan-South Korea collaboration offers stabilizing force amid anti-globalization headwinds - Global TimesChina-Japan-South Korea collaboration offers stabilizing force amid anti-globalization headwinds  Global Times

Analysis: Japan Will Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products - What It Means for Investors - TradingViewAnalysis: Japan Will Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products - What It Means for Investors  TradingView

China, Japan, South Korea To Jointly Respond To US Tariffs: Report - NDTVChina, Japan, South Korea To Jointly Respond To US Tariffs: Report  NDTV

China, Japan, And South Korea Are Joining Forces To Fight Trump Tariffs | Details - Times NowChina, Japan, And South Korea Are Joining Forces To Fight Trump Tariffs | Details  Times Now

Inside Japan's Magical Studio Ghibli Park - News18Inside Japan's Magical Studio Ghibli Park  News18

Japan’s Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption - AP NewsJapan’s Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption  AP News

Capcom Continues Marketing Partner Deal with the Japan Volleyball Association! - Business WireCapcom Continues Marketing Partner Deal with the Japan Volleyball Association!  Business Wire

China, S.Korea, Japan call for enhancing trade cooperation - Global TimesChina, S.Korea, Japan call for enhancing trade cooperation  Global Times

Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says - ReutersJapan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says  Reuters

Hegseth Says US Is Upgrading Japan Ops to War-Fighting Command - MintHegseth Says US Is Upgrading Japan Ops to War-Fighting Command  Mint

D-Wave and Japan Tobacco use quantum to build a better AI model for drug discovery - SiliconANGLED-Wave and Japan Tobacco use quantum to build a better AI model for drug discovery  SiliconANGLE

Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people - ReutersJapan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people  Reuters

Japan's new auto sales up for 3rd straight year - Nation ThailandJapan's new auto sales up for 3rd straight year  Nation Thailand

Chile's Codelco agrees on $666 million in loans from Japan's JBIC, commercial bank - ReutersChile's Codelco agrees on $666 million in loans from Japan's JBIC, commercial bank  Reuters

Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products: Report - The HinduJapan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products: Report  The Hindu

Japan's Tokyo Gas to buy stake in Texas Shale from Chevron, Nikkei reports - ReutersJapan's Tokyo Gas to buy stake in Texas Shale from Chevron, Nikkei reports  Reuters

China, Japan, South Korea Boost Trade Ties, as US Tariffs Loom - Asia FinancialChina, Japan, South Korea Boost Trade Ties, as US Tariffs Loom  Asia Financial

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan to Unveil World's First Hydrogen Cartridge-Powered Vending Machine - renewableenergymagazine.comCoca-Cola Bottlers Japan to Unveil World's First Hydrogen Cartridge-Powered Vending Machine  renewableenergymagazine.com

Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth - Al JazeeraJapan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth  Al Jazeera

Japanese GP weather: Potential for rain on race day at Suzuka? - PlanetF1Japanese GP weather: Potential for rain on race day at Suzuka?  PlanetF1

Japan PM Ishiba: Need to achieve wage gains that exceed pace of inflation - FXStreetJapan PM Ishiba: Need to achieve wage gains that exceed pace of inflation  FXStreet

Flower power: Haas adopts cherry blossom livery for Japanese GP - Top GearFlower power: Haas adopts cherry blossom livery for Japanese GP  Top Gear

Analysis: Japan Will Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products - What It Means for Investors - Finance MagnatesAnalysis: Japan Will Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products - What It Means for Investors  Finance Magnates

GITAI finalizes robotic arm study for Japan’s crewed lunar rover - SpaceNewsGITAI finalizes robotic arm study for Japan’s crewed lunar rover  SpaceNews

IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix - Formula 1IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix  Formula 1

Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people - Financial TimesJapan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people  Financial Times

Japan’s second largest bank SMBC plans Avalanche stablecoin: report - Crypto NewsJapan’s second largest bank SMBC plans Avalanche stablecoin: report  Crypto News

ManpowerGroup Japan acquires NeoConstruction - Staffing Industry AnalystsManpowerGroup Japan acquires NeoConstruction  Staffing Industry Analysts

Japan's factory activity declines pick up, PMI shows - ReutersJapan's factory activity declines pick up, PMI shows  Reuters

Japan’s $1.7 Trillion Pension Fund Unveils New ESG Investment Strategy - ESG NewsJapan’s $1.7 Trillion Pension Fund Unveils New ESG Investment Strategy  ESG News

Ephemeral cherry blossoms season in Japan has kicked off - France 24Ephemeral cherry blossoms season in Japan has kicked off  France 24

China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs - France 24China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs  France 24

Chile's Codelco agrees on $666 million in loans from Japan's JBIC, commercial bank - TradingViewChile's Codelco agrees on $666 million in loans from Japan's JBIC, commercial bank  TradingView

Japan will strongly request exemption from US auto tariffs - China DailyJapan will strongly request exemption from US auto tariffs  China Daily

Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom - AP NewsBank of Japan survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom  AP News

Southern Vietnam province Long An strengthens investment, trade cooperation with Japan - TheinvestorSouthern Vietnam province Long An strengthens investment, trade cooperation with Japan  Theinvestor

SMBC Plans Japan’s Stablecoin with Avalanche and Fireblocks - The Crypto TimesSMBC Plans Japan’s Stablecoin with Avalanche and Fireblocks  The Crypto Times

Japan's Nikkei enters correction as Trump's impending tariffs drive sell-off in Asia markets - CNBCJapan's Nikkei enters correction as Trump's impending tariffs drive sell-off in Asia markets  CNBC

Japan's Maruzen Petrochemical to shut ethylene unit in Chiba - TradingViewJapan's Maruzen Petrochemical to shut ethylene unit in Chiba  TradingView

Opinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone - South China Morning PostOpinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone  South China Morning Post

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Concludes Visit to Japan - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Concludes Visit to Japan  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

Pete Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan - Financial TimesPete Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan  Financial Times

Japan's Marubeni to buy Sumitomo Pharma's Asia business for $300m - Nikkei AsiaJapan's Marubeni to buy Sumitomo Pharma's Asia business for $300m  Nikkei Asia

Popular Japanese beef bowl chain shuts after rat, bug found in food - CNNPopular Japanese beef bowl chain shuts after rat, bug found in food  CNN

Red Bull reveals special Japanese GP livery as Honda tribute - Motorsport.comRed Bull reveals special Japanese GP livery as Honda tribute  Motorsport.com

During Indo-Pacific tour Hegseth rallies Japan and Philippines, pledges ‘shift,’ cooperation - Breaking DefenseDuring Indo-Pacific tour Hegseth rallies Japan and Philippines, pledges ‘shift,’ cooperation  Breaking Defense

Japan's Miura & Partners marks Hong Kong office launch - The Global Legal PostJapan's Miura & Partners marks Hong Kong office launch  The Global Legal Post

MA-tek expects Japan revenue to double this year - Taipei TimesMA-tek expects Japan revenue to double this year  Taipei Times

China, Japan, S. Korea Renew Free-Trade Call, Vow to Build Ties - Bloomberg.comChina, Japan, S. Korea Renew Free-Trade Call, Vow to Build Ties  Bloomberg.com

Defense Secretary Announces U.S. Forces Japan's Upgrade to Joint Force Command - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)Defense Secretary Announces U.S. Forces Japan's Upgrade to Joint Force Command  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

Red Bull reveal special Honda tribute livery for Japanese Grand Prix - PlanetF1Red Bull reveal special Honda tribute livery for Japanese Grand Prix  PlanetF1

Trump Tariffs Pique Crisis Fear in Japan as Ishiba Vows Support - Bloomberg.comTrump Tariffs Pique Crisis Fear in Japan as Ishiba Vows Support  Bloomberg.com

Japan sweeps snowboard big air titles at World Championships in Engadin - Olympics.comJapan sweeps snowboard big air titles at World Championships in Engadin  Olympics.com

Japan Bolsters Cyber Safeguards, Passes Cyber Defense Bill - Dark ReadingJapan Bolsters Cyber Safeguards, Passes Cyber Defense Bill  Dark Reading

Diverging Paths: Japan Embraces ESG As US Retreats - Global Finance MagazineDiverging Paths: Japan Embraces ESG As US Retreats  Global Finance Magazine

Japan sets sights on becoming a major AI power - Neue Zürcher ZeitungJapan sets sights on becoming a major AI power  Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Prices for 4,225 food, beverage products set to rise in Japan - The Japan TimesPrices for 4,225 food, beverage products set to rise in Japan  The Japan Times

J-Power and KDDI agree 51.5MW wind PPA in Hokkaido, Japan - Data Center DynamicsJ-Power and KDDI agree 51.5MW wind PPA in Hokkaido, Japan  Data Center Dynamics

Japanese consul general visits business class at Montana State University - Montana State UniversityJapanese consul general visits business class at Montana State University  Montana State University

Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs - The Japan TimesJapan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs  The Japan Times

Saudi Arabia set to join talks on Japan's next-gen fighter jet - Nikkei AsiaSaudi Arabia set to join talks on Japan's next-gen fighter jet  Nikkei Asia

Vietnam, Japan forge 25-year oil and gas partnership - TheinvestorVietnam, Japan forge 25-year oil and gas partnership  Theinvestor