Category: Japan

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years

The Bank of Japan moved to slow inflation as the prime minister is borrowing more to fund an ambitious effort to build up industry and support households.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips

For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
How Japan Built a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Without China

The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ Actor, Dies at 75

The actor, born in Japan, starred in dozens of film and television shows, including Amazon’s “The Man in the High Castle.” His career spanned more than three decades.
China and Japan, With Trump in the Middle, Stoke an Existential Showdown

With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart.
Anxiety Over A.I. Spending Returns to Global Markets

A sharp reversal in Asian stocks, after a rally fueled by Nvidia’s strong earnings, underscores how fears of an A.I. bubble are driving broad market swings.
The Most Impactful Political Handbag Since Mrs. Thatcher’s

Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan, makes a statement about work — with style.
Trump Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Into Contraction

The Japanese economy shrank by 1.8 percent compared to the same quarter last year, as U.S. tariffs dampened automobile exports and prompted a bleak outlook for growth.
‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution

Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken seriously or handled sensitively.
Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Star Known for ‘Ran’ and Other Classics, Dies at 92

He was a fixture of postwar Japanese cinema and starred in films by Akira Kurosawa and other directors of that era.
Why Japan Exiled a Film About Yukio Mishima for 40 Years

“Mishima,” which explores nationalism, sexuality and ritual suicide, was screened in Tokyo for the first time since its 1985 release.
Toyota Says $10 Billion U.S. Investment Touted by Trump Isn’t New

Japanese officials have called into question some elements of the flurry of big new investments announced by President Trump during his Japan visit.