The idea of a Monroe Doctrine for Asia arose in Japan shortly after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, and has been emphasized by the Japanese during the periods when they have been carrying on an ...

For decades, survivors of a sacrifice made to protect their community from invading soldiers have been shamed into silence – until now.

TOKYO -- Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will begin an official state visit to Mongolia on Sunday, casting a spotlight on the widely forgotten detention of thousands of Japanese soldiers ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

A weekly ranking of the most popular songs in Japan combining physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, YouTube and GYAO! video views and karaoke data, compiled by Billboard Japan.

Japan July 20 election results could impact fiscal health, ratings, Moody's says July 4, 2025 Business Japan's heat-stressed matcha tea output struggles to meet soaring global demand July 3, 2025 ...

The Emperor and Empress are scheduled to visit Mongolia from July 6 to 8 pay their respects to Japanese nationals who died in the country while being interned in a forced labor camp after the end of ...

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Japan manufacturing PMI rises for the first time in 11 months in June By Investing.com - Jun 22, 2025 ...