Northern Japan hit by deadly snowfall, as warnings issued on more heavy snow

As of Wednesday, 15 prefectures have been affected, with snow reaching up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) in worst-hit areas. The ...

Takaichi’s Long Trip from Heavy-Metal Drummer to Japan’s Political Heavyweight

The conservative prime minister bet her seat in a snap election Sunday she hopes will cement her power—and move Japan closer ...

Japan’s conservative leader bets big on Takaichi mania with snap election. Will gamble pay off?

In scenes normally reserved for J-Pop stars, thousands of fans huddle against the cold outside a small train station on the ...

At Least 30 Dead After Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan

Snowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost ...

Snow to shut some polls early in Japan general election

Officials in Japan have decided to close some polling stations early Sunday in the Lower House election amid possible safety ...

Japan, Britain to boost cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain agreed Saturday to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals ...

Japan’s top automaker Toyota taps earnings expert as its chief after reporting declining profits

Toyota has reported a 43% drop in quarterly profit and announced Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon as its new chief executive ...
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Japan’s 2026 Election: Political Reform

Japan’s age‑old frustration with money in politics and the broader push for political reform offer important insights into ...