Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defence two years early, media reports said days before a visit by US President Donald Trump.Tokyo's previous target was to be spending two percent of gross domestic product in the 2027-28 fiscal year.

Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data, on robust shipments to Asia that offset the decline to those destined for the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald Trump’

As cyberattacks grow more complex and global supply chains face rising digital risks, leaders from across ASEAN and Japan gathered in Tokyo for the 2nd AJCCA Conference 2025 in Tokyo, reaffirming thei

Japan’s exports rose 4.2% in September as Asian demand offset US trade declines under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Heavy rain from a typhoon has hit a chain of Japanese islands south of Tokyo. The government urged residents on Thursday to watch for landslides and flooding.

With 91 films over 64 years — including the beloved 'Tora-san' series and Oscar-nominated 'The Twilight Samurai' — Yamada will be celebrated for his tireless contributions to Japan's cinematic heritage.

There were 116 reported cases of ransomware attacks in the first half of 2025, matching a record last seen in 2022. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan's new education minister Yohei Matsumoto was one backer of a 2007 movie that cast doubt on the factuality of the 1937-38 "Nanjing Massa･･･

The veteran actor will be feted at THR and the Motion Picture Association at the glitzy "American Film Night" party in central Tokyo on Oct. 28.

Boy band Tomorrow X Together will perform at five of Japan's largest domes as part of its "Act: Tomorrow" tour, its agency BigHit Music said Thursday. The band members announced Tokyo and Osaka performances for their ongoing tour.

Japan's Financial Services Agency and Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. held the first meeting of an expert panel on Tuesday to review the Corporate Governance Code, aiming to clarify companies' accountability regarding the use of cash and deposits and encourage them to disclose securities reports before shareholders meetings.

Japan's top power generator JERA said on Thursday it will acquire natural gas production assets in the United States for $1.5 billion, in its first foray into shale gas production. JERA said it has re