Japan to seek third round of US trade talks next week, sources say

By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, could travel to Washington as soon as next week for a third round of trade talks with the U.S., two sources with knowledge of the plans told Reuters …

USC Trojan Marching Band to perform in Japan

Celebrating 40 years as USC’s global ambassadors, The Spirit of Troy will venture across the Pacific next week to tour Japan and perform at the USA Pavilion at Osaka’s Expo 2025. In 1985, the USC Trojan Marching Band first performed overseas at the Mirage …

Japan’s green gold: Matcha finds it’s moment in Mumbai

Once revered by Japanese monks for its meditative energy and now revered by modern wellness aficionados, matcha—ceremonial-grade powdered green tea, is making a refined entrance into Mumbai’s café culture. At the newly opened Blondie in Khar, this …

Japan to target 1% real wage gains within the next five years

The government is likely to establish 1% growth in real wages as its first-ever official target for pay increases — a move that comes as prolonged inflation continues to exert a drag on domestic demand. The government will set a goal of reaching 1% annual …

Japan has strict building codes to minimise damage from earthquakes

Analysis-Japan's fiscal woes put BOJ bond taper plans to test

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Talk of big fiscal spending and a subsequent spike in super-long yields are raising questions over just how quickly the Bank of Japan can taper its bond purchases, adding to the challenges it faces in removing remnants of …

Japan’s path for drug transfers

Japan is home to the world’s third-largest pharmaceutical market. This presents a significant opportunity for new international entrants. With a surge in the market share of generic drugs, the landscape is ripe for expansion. The local companies that deal …

‘Unscientific’ Japan megaquake rumours spook Hong Kong tourists

Japan has strict building codes to minimise damage from earthquakes - Copyright AFP/File Yuichi YAMAZAKI Carina Cheng with Natsuko Fukue in Tokyo Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel …

Japan’s carmakers are expecting $19 billion in losses from US tariffs

Japan’s biggest carmakers expect to lose more than $19 billion after the tariffs that United States President Donald Trump placed on imported vehicles and parts sent shockwaves through the auto industry. The industry’s leading brands say the duties will …

Japan moves to ban Google, Apple from blocking app store competitors

Japan's antitrust watchdog Thursday unveiled draft guidelines for the law governing smartphone software services of U.S. tech giants Google LLC and Apple Inc., aiming to promote competition from smaller firms. The law to go into full effect in December …