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Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

Japanese government bond yields are now the highest since 1999. The S&P 500 is back at a record, as are Japanese stocks.

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In fact, such was Takaichi’s success in impressing the U.S. president that she even got the White House to endorse a narrative that she was borrowing from her mentor, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo ...

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LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen is too weak, meaning the gap between the currency’s spot rate and what is consistent with Japan’s economic fundamentals will likely narrow in the coming ...

On Nov. 1, the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic was held at Del Mar, and history was made as Forever Young became the first Japanese-bred-and-based horse to win North America's richest race, defeating ...

Japan is facing economic and diplomatic retaliation from China after Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested her country could respond militarily if China attacked Taiwan. China's ...