Trump Announces Japan Trade Deal Slashing Tariffs Ahead of August 1 Deadline
Trump announces Japan trade deal, cutting a threatened 25% tariff to 15% just before the August 1 deadline. This move follows weeks of pressure...
Shigeru Ishiba Denies Resignation Rumors After Reports He Plans to Quit Over Election Loss
Shigeru Ishiba denies resignation rumors after Japanese media claimed he planned to quit following the coalition’s poor upper house election performance. Reports said he...
US-Japan Trade Deal Lowers Tariffs and Boosts Investment Amid Political and Market Reactions
US-Japan trade deal lowers tariffs and boosts investment, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday. The agreement avoids a harsher 25% tariff hike and reduces levies...
Okunoshima’s Dark Past Resurfaces Amid Tales of Poison Gas and Balloon Bombs
Okunoshima’s dark past resurfaces, reaching far beyond its fame as Japan’s Instagrammable “Rabbit Island.” Tourists visit for the rabbits and scenic trails. However, few...
Sanseito’s Rise Highlights Japan’s Populist Shift and Anti-Immigration Sentiment
Sanseito's rise highlights Japan's populist shift, as the far-right party made major gains in Sunday’s upper house election. The party increased its seats from...
