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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Waves reach US west coast after Russian earthquake as Japan lifts tsunami warnings - BBCWaves reach US west coast after Russian earthquake as Japan lifts tsunami warnings  BBC

Japan reluctant to recognize Palestinian statehood - The Japan TimesJapan reluctant to recognize Palestinian statehood  The Japan Times

India Navy Chief visits headquarters of Japan's Maritime Self Defence Force - IANS LIVEIndia Navy Chief visits headquarters of Japan's Maritime Self Defence Force  IANS LIVE

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Why a rumor on social media caused a drop in summer trips to Japan - CNBCWhy a rumor on social media caused a drop in summer trips to Japan  CNBC

Japan braces for more heat after hottest July on record - DWJapan braces for more heat after hottest July on record  DW

Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries - Yahoo HomeAttacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries  Yahoo Home

A Rare, Direct Warning From Japan Signals a Shift in the Fight Against Child Sex Tourism in Asia - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineA Rare, Direct Warning From Japan Signals a Shift in the Fight Against Child Sex Tourism in Asia  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Tsunami highlights: Hawaii, Japan downgrade last tsunami alert - The HinduTsunami highlights: Hawaii, Japan downgrade last tsunami alert  The Hindu

Japan invites Indian government officials to a master's program - WIONJapan invites Indian government officials to a master's program  WION

Japan Records Hottest July Ever, With Temperatures Nearly 3°C Above Average - NewsonairJapan Records Hottest July Ever, With Temperatures Nearly 3°C Above Average  Newsonair

Whales wash ashore in Japan after 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake triggers Tsunami warnings - Times of IndiaWhales wash ashore in Japan after 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake triggers Tsunami warnings  Times of India

Manam to re-release in Japan on this date - Cinema ExpressManam to re-release in Japan on this date  Cinema Express

Japan faces life-threatening heatwave amid record highs - Telangana TodayJapan faces life-threatening heatwave amid record highs  Telangana Today

Japan records highest temperature on record - Al JazeeraJapan records highest temperature on record  Al Jazeera

"Not The Exact Date, But...": Japanese Baba Vanga's July 2025 Tsunami Prophecy Stirs Online Frenzy - NDTV"Not The Exact Date, But...": Japanese Baba Vanga's July 2025 Tsunami Prophecy Stirs Online Frenzy  NDTV

Shakti Arora’s Japan diaries - MoneycontrolShakti Arora’s Japan diaries  Moneycontrol

9 Indian Civil Servants – IAS, IRS, IRSE, & ITS Head to Japan for Higher Studies - Asian Community News9 Indian Civil Servants – IAS, IRS, IRSE, & ITS Head to Japan for Higher Studies  Asian Community News

Ranjan Yumnam of Manipur among 9 Indian Civil servants selected for Japan’s prestigious JDS Scholarship Program - Imphal TimesRanjan Yumnam of Manipur among 9 Indian Civil servants selected for Japan’s prestigious JDS Scholarship Program  Imphal Times

Japan rolls the dice but China holds the cards in rare earth strategy - East Asia ForumJapan rolls the dice but China holds the cards in rare earth strategy  East Asia Forum

Lower wages, aging population, but still prospering: How Japan is quietly showing the world how to grow wi - The Economic TimesLower wages, aging population, but still prospering: How Japan is quietly showing the world how to grow wi  The Economic Times

4 Astronauts from US, Japan, And Russia Successfully Dock At International Space Station: NASA - ETV Bharat4 Astronauts from US, Japan, And Russia Successfully Dock At International Space Station: NASA  ETV Bharat

Why did Japan’s top-secret, tiniest submarines turn out to be total disasters? - WIONWhy did Japan’s top-secret, tiniest submarines turn out to be total disasters?  WION

Manam Heads to Japan After Eleven Years - GulteManam Heads to Japan After Eleven Years  Gulte

Japan’s AI Innovation and Its Growing Role in Indian Startups - Asian Community NewsJapan’s AI Innovation and Its Growing Role in Indian Startups  Asian Community News

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake: What we know so far - Al JazeeraTsunami waves hit Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake: What we know so far  Al Jazeera

Russia earthquake: Far East, Japan coasts hit with tsunami waves of upto 4 metres; several injured after - Times of IndiaRussia earthquake: Far East, Japan coasts hit with tsunami waves of upto 4 metres; several injured after  Times of India

Japan’s toll system crashed for 38 hours, but 24,000 drivers shock everyone with what they did - The Economic TimesJapan’s toll system crashed for 38 hours, but 24,000 drivers shock everyone with what they did  The Economic Times

Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries - AP NewsAttacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries  AP News

Updates: Tsunami waves hit Russia, US, Japan after magnitude 8.8 quake - Al JazeeraUpdates: Tsunami waves hit Russia, US, Japan after magnitude 8.8 quake  Al Jazeera

Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Warnings ease across Pacific, South America on high alert - The Indian ExpressTsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Warnings ease across Pacific, South America on high alert  The Indian Express

BOJ turns less gloomy on economy, keeps rate-hike chance alive - ReutersBOJ turns less gloomy on economy, keeps rate-hike chance alive  Reuters

Japan's Fukushima plant workers evacuate after tsunami warning - BBCJapan's Fukushima plant workers evacuate after tsunami warning  BBC

Kochi University of Technology, Japan Offers Fully Funded PhD Scholarships - Kashmir LifeKochi University of Technology, Japan Offers Fully Funded PhD Scholarships  Kashmir Life

Dead whales surface on Japan shore amid tsunami warnings - CNNDead whales surface on Japan shore amid tsunami warnings  CNN

Japan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat - theguardian.comJapan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat  theguardian.com

Tsunami alerts lifted in several nations after waves hit Russia, US, Japan - Al JazeeraTsunami alerts lifted in several nations after waves hit Russia, US, Japan  Al Jazeera

Japan sets new record for highest nationwide average temperature in July - France 24Japan sets new record for highest nationwide average temperature in July  France 24

Videos Show Moment 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Struck Russia's Kamchatka - NDTVVideos Show Moment 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Struck Russia's Kamchatka  NDTV

Japan Backs Quantum Startups in 50 Billion Yen Push for Tech Leadership - The Quantum InsiderJapan Backs Quantum Startups in 50 Billion Yen Push for Tech Leadership  The Quantum Insider

What to Know About Japan’s Rising ‘Mini-Trump’ Movement - Time MagazineWhat to Know About Japan’s Rising ‘Mini-Trump’ Movement  Time Magazine

A rare, direct warning from Japan signals a shift in the fight against child sex tourism in Asia - The ConversationA rare, direct warning from Japan signals a shift in the fight against child sex tourism in Asia  The Conversation

Now, Japan’s Rising Tourism Revenue and the Controversy of Dual Pricing for Foreign Tourists - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Japan’s Rising Tourism Revenue and the Controversy of Dual Pricing for Foreign Tourists  Travel And Tour World

US-Japan trade deal guarantees lowest tariff rates for chips, pharma, Japanese official says - ReutersUS-Japan trade deal guarantees lowest tariff rates for chips, pharma, Japanese official says  Reuters

News: NATO to participate at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan , 01-Aug.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO to participate at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan , 01-Aug.-2025  NATO - Homepage

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Japan’s dealmaking machine revs up - The EconomistJapan’s dealmaking machine revs up  The Economist

I’ve Lived in Japan for 20 Years—and These Are 10 Common Mistakes I See Tourists Make - Travel + LeisureI’ve Lived in Japan for 20 Years—and These Are 10 Common Mistakes I See Tourists Make  Travel + Leisure

Tsunami alert after 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Russia, Japan; warnings issued for Alaska, Hawaii - The HinduTsunami alert after 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Russia, Japan; warnings issued for Alaska, Hawaii  The Hindu

Japan's Nikkei treads water as central bank meetings, tariff deadline loom - The Economic TimesJapan's Nikkei treads water as central bank meetings, tariff deadline loom  The Economic Times

Video. Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia - Euronews.comVideo. Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia  Euronews.com

Japan to ramp up measures against foreign election interference - The Japan TimesJapan to ramp up measures against foreign election interference  The Japan Times

Tsunami Warning Alert – July 30, 2025 - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)Tsunami Warning Alert – July 30, 2025  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)

List of prophecies by Ryo Tatsuki, Japan's Baba Vanga: A famous death, a virus and more - WIONList of prophecies by Ryo Tatsuki, Japan's Baba Vanga: A famous death, a virus and more  WION

Japan says US trade deal eases tariff uncertainties, but risks remain - ReutersJapan says US trade deal eases tariff uncertainties, but risks remain  Reuters

Tsunami alerts scaled back after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific - BBCTsunami alerts scaled back after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific  BBC

10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world: China tops list, Japan at 4, US at...; where do India and Pa - India.Com10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world: China tops list, Japan at 4, US at...; where do India and Pa  India.Com

Sempra, Japan's JERA enter into 20-year LNG supply deal - ReutersSempra, Japan's JERA enter into 20-year LNG supply deal  Reuters

Japan PM Ishiba Unlikely to Announce View on WWII Soon - nippon.comJapan PM Ishiba Unlikely to Announce View on WWII Soon  nippon.com

Japan on edge but prepared for tsunami after huge Kamchatka earthquake - The Japan TimesJapan on edge but prepared for tsunami after huge Kamchatka earthquake  The Japan Times

Should we be alarmed or optimistic about Japan’s debt? - Financial TimesShould we be alarmed or optimistic about Japan’s debt?  Financial Times

1,010 food and beverage prices to rise in Japan in August - The Japan Times1,010 food and beverage prices to rise in Japan in August  The Japan Times

Japan alarmed over recent FX moves, its finance minister says - ReutersJapan alarmed over recent FX moves, its finance minister says  Reuters

In Japan, tsunami warning resurfaces memories of Fukushima disaster - ReutersIn Japan, tsunami warning resurfaces memories of Fukushima disaster  Reuters

Easter and Galápagos Islands evacuate coastal areas as warnings rattle Pacific – as it happened - theguardian.comEaster and Galápagos Islands evacuate coastal areas as warnings rattle Pacific – as it happened  theguardian.com

Japan education ministry OKs plan to exclude foreign PhD students from living expenses aid - ????Japan education ministry OKs plan to exclude foreign PhD students from living expenses aid  ????

EU-Japan summit, 23 July 2025 - consilium.europa.euEU-Japan summit, 23 July 2025  consilium.europa.eu

The rise of Japan's far right was supercharged by Trump - and tourists - BBCThe rise of Japan's far right was supercharged by Trump - and tourists  BBC

Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia’s Far East without major damage - PBSTsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia’s Far East without major damage  PBS

Japan PM Ishiba says will stay in office after coalition’s election defeat - Al JazeeraJapan PM Ishiba says will stay in office after coalition’s election defeat  Al Jazeera

What's at stake for Japan's fragile bond market this week - ReutersWhat's at stake for Japan's fragile bond market this week  Reuters

Japan asks China to ensure citizens’ safety after latest attack in Suzhou - South China Morning PostJapan asks China to ensure citizens’ safety after latest attack in Suzhou  South China Morning Post

‘Worst part’ over: Why tsunami warnings in Japan, Hawaii got downgraded as advisory - The Indian Express‘Worst part’ over: Why tsunami warnings in Japan, Hawaii got downgraded as advisory  The Indian Express

Does 5G Standalone live up to the hype in Japan? - OpensignalDoes 5G Standalone live up to the hype in Japan?  Opensignal

Sanseito: How a far-right 'Japanese First' party gained new ground - BBCSanseito: How a far-right 'Japanese First' party gained new ground  BBC

Japan astronaut Yui arrives at ISS for 2nd space mission - english.kyodonews.netJapan astronaut Yui arrives at ISS for 2nd space mission  english.kyodonews.net

Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration - Al JazeeraJapan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration  Al Jazeera

Japanese Astronaut Yui Arrives at ISS, Joins Onishi - nippon.comJapanese Astronaut Yui Arrives at ISS, Joins Onishi  nippon.com

Tsunami warnings issued from Japan to Hawaii after massive earthquake hits Russia’s Kamchatka coast - Times of IndiaTsunami warnings issued from Japan to Hawaii after massive earthquake hits Russia’s Kamchatka coast  Times of India

Murky Pledges of Investment Cast Shadow on Trump’s Trade Deals - The New York TimesMurky Pledges of Investment Cast Shadow on Trump’s Trade Deals  The New York Times

Powerful earthquake off Russia triggers tsunami fears for Japan and U.S. - NBC NewsPowerful earthquake off Russia triggers tsunami fears for Japan and U.S.  NBC News

Bank of Japan pauses while hiking inflation outlook - ING ThinkBank of Japan pauses while hiking inflation outlook  ING Think

Travelling to Japan this summer? Beat the heat with these cooling dishes - BBCTravelling to Japan this summer? Beat the heat with these cooling dishes  BBC

Japan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems - 9to5MacJapan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems  9to5Mac

Tsunami hits coast of Japan after massive Russia earthquake - NBC NewsTsunami hits coast of Japan after massive Russia earthquake  NBC News

Severe Tropical Storm Krosa approaches eastern Japan - The Japan TimesSevere Tropical Storm Krosa approaches eastern Japan  The Japan Times

Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake - AP NewsTsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake  AP News

Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms - CNBCTrump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms  CNBC

Japan's factory activity slips back into decline in July, PMI shows - ReutersJapan's factory activity slips back into decline in July, PMI shows  Reuters

Japan logs hottest July for third year in a row - The Japan TimesJapan logs hottest July for third year in a row  The Japan Times

What the US-Japan trade deal means for Asia and the world - BBCWhat the US-Japan trade deal means for Asia and the world  BBC

4 workers dead after falling into manhole in Japan - The Straits Times4 workers dead after falling into manhole in Japan  The Straits Times

In photos: Evacuations ordered in Japan, Hawaii and Russia after powerful quake triggers tsunami warning - CNBCIn photos: Evacuations ordered in Japan, Hawaii and Russia after powerful quake triggers tsunami warning  CNBC

Japan records new all-time high temperature, 41.2 degrees - ????Japan records new all-time high temperature, 41.2 degrees  ????

Attacker wounds another Japanese national in China's Suzhou - The Japan TimesAttacker wounds another Japanese national in China's Suzhou  The Japan Times

US tariffs doing real damage to Japanese profit margins - ING ThinkUS tariffs doing real damage to Japanese profit margins  ING Think

Bank of Japan governor says US tariff deal a ‘big step forward’ - Financial TimesBank of Japan governor says US tariff deal a ‘big step forward’  Financial Times

Japan economic outlook, July 2025 - DeloitteJapan economic outlook, July 2025  Deloitte

South Korea’s chip push and dark days for Japan Display - Financial TimesSouth Korea’s chip push and dark days for Japan Display  Financial Times

JPY/USD: Japan’s Kato Voices Concern With Yen at Weakest Since March - Bloomberg.comJPY/USD: Japan’s Kato Voices Concern With Yen at Weakest Since March  Bloomberg.com