Japan core inflation in September surges to its highest this year at 2.1%

Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, was in line with the 2.1% forecast by economists polled by Reuters.

Japan’s unpopular revision of Imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect

Japan’s unpopular revisions to the Imperial House Law that reinforce the male-only succession rules took effect Saturday.

Japan’s Deep-Sea Rare Earth Project Moves Toward a Larger Test as Environmental Questions Remain

Japan has moved its deep-sea rare earth project from theory to physical recovery, bringing  approximately 50 metric tons of mineral-rich mud to the surface during a 2026 test near  Minamitorishima.

Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet

TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Japan said on Friday it will set up a team to simulate cyberattacks using AI to identify weaknesses ...

I bought a house in Japan at 23 with 7 friends. We spent less than $20,000 to have a place to escape to.

A recent college graduate teamed with friends to buy and renovate an abandoned home in Hiroshima, Japan. They're using it as ...

Japan Mistakenly Issues Warning for Strongest Ever Earthquake

Officials on Friday withdrew an alert sent when they believed a 9.9-magnitude earthquake had taken place. In the end, the ...

Japan's aging business owners are selling their legacies for cheap to young entrepreneurs who are down to hustle

Japan's aging small-business owners need someone to carry on their work. These entrepreneurs are answering the call.

Nintendo Legend Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Designer to Be Awarded Japan's Order of Culture

Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto will receive Japan's highest honor for cultural merit next month. The 73-year ...