Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani shatters record for off-field earnings

Shohei Ohtani is projected to earn over $127 million in endorsements in 2026, surpassing all athletes in history. Explore how ...

Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the ...

Trump’s Friendship With Japan’s Leader Faces Test Over Iran

In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But ...

Japan's shifting strategy on rare earths could be a model for the U.S.

Japan is racing to reduce its reliance on Chinese rare earths — from dredging the seabed to inventing new magnets — as its prime minister visits the White House this week.