The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield soared above 1.59% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since 2008, as markets price in potential fiscal stimulus ahead of the July 20 Upper House election. The surge comes despite the Ministry of Finance reducing super-long bond issuances, signaling strong upward pressure on shorter-term rates.

Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki did not expect her novel "Butter" to capture a cult following abroad, hailed as a biting feminist critique of sexism and body-shaming.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%, and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher due to a slump in stocks, which boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and...

Wahei Takeda, known as the "Warren Buffet of Japan" has given probably the least stressful advice about personal finance you've read in a while.

Hundreds of rowdy spectators, many heavily tattooed, roared Monday at a Tokyo arena usually reserved for boxing -- except the contestants were not athletes, but barbers.

Japan’s limited-edition Baby Body Burger packs in 1,876 calories and tips the scales at nearly 680g. Will it defeat our reporter?

Japan's 91-year-old former Emperor Akihito has been hospitalized to adjust his heart medication, palace officials say

A team of scientists in Japan shattered the record for the fastest internet speed by developing new fiber optics.

Rosario in Sante Fe likely be to 10C above normal, as Japan braces for Tropical Storm Nari