In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces constraints on what she can offer.

The three-day visit to Washington was originally expected to focus on trade and strengthening the U.S.-Japanese alliance as China’s influence grows in Asia. It is now expected to be overshadowed by ...

The final date has yet to be decided, but the next tournament could be in 2030, meaning many of these teams will look ...

Why thriving workplace cultures are no longer a leadership nice-to-have. Instead, they are the defining competitive advantage of our time.

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” usually reach their peak in late March to early April, as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. Many Japanese enjoy walking or picnicking ...

Our family spent eight years planning a move to Japan, but we were still surprised and disappointed by how hard life has been now that we live here.

Amid tariffs and geopolitical headwinds, Japan’s trade data shows new patterns emerging – led by food products, tourism-linked consumption, and advanced manufacturing. Surging exports of products like ...

Arizona Matsuri 2026 returns to Phoenix for two days of vibrant Japanese culture and cuisine. The annual festival takes over Steele Indian School Park on Feb. 21 and 22, transforming the central ...

We think of samurai as fearsome warriors – and they were, said Neil Fisher in The Sunday Times. Yet if you visit Nomura Residence, an “elegant” house in the Japanese city of Kanazawa where generations ...