Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data, on robust shipments to Asia that offset the decline to those destined for the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald Trump’

This is an audio transcript of the Unhedged podcast episode: ‘Japan’s next move’

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape.

Hawkish on security policy, dovish on fiscal policy and traditionalist on social policy, she will move her country to the right

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle inflation, government sources familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.

At one point, Mangione was in Osaka, Japan, and texted his friend a photo, joking that he had attempted to pay a Yakuza boss — an organized crime leader — for a prostitute using "pornstar Pokémon" cards rather than with yen, the Times reported.

Institute to Develop Novel Laser Fusion Reactor As Part of Japan’s Initiative to Pursue Challenging Concepts to Solve Issues Facing Future Society PALO ALTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / The Director of the Blue Laser Fusion Energy Collaborative Research Institute,

Shibuno’s star power arguably still shines the brightest in Japan these days, even with the influx of young talent and an off year. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, missing 12 cuts in 22 events while notching only one top-10 finish.