TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Japan

Economy 4 days ago

Japan tourist arrivals in January mark first year-on-year fall in four years

Inbound visitors totalled 3,597,500, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said, falling for the first time since January 2022.

Economy 1 week ago

Japan's economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for Takaichi

Japan's economy limped back to meager growth in the fourth quarter, significantly missing market expectations in a key test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government as cost-of-living pressures drag on confidence and domestic demand.

Asia & Pacific 1 week ago

Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Local media

The captain, identified by the agency as Chinese national Zheng Nianli, 47, was released after China guaranteed payment of cash collateral, public broadcaster NHK and other local media reported.

Asia & Pacific 1 week ago

Sweeping election win promises no free hand for PM Takaichi

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may hope to build on the momentum of her ruling coalition's landslide victory in Sunday's election, but a divided parliament likely for years to come means no smooth ride as premier.

Asia & Pacific 1 week ago

Japan PM's big election win could mean more beef with Beijing

As the scale of her government's historic victory became clear on Sunday — capturing 352 of the 465 seats in the lower house — Takaichi said she would "work flat out to deliver" an agenda that includes building a military strong enough to deter Chinese threats to its islands, including those close to Taiwan.

Economy 1 week ago

Japan's Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets

Japanese stocks soared to record highs Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, but experts warned that the country's first woman leader could struggle to keep both voters and markets happy.

Asia & Pacific 1 week ago

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

The conservative Takaichi, Japan's first female leader who says she is inspired by Britain's "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher, delivered 316 seats of the 465 in parliament's lower house for her Liberal Democratic Party, its best ever result.

Markets 2 weeks ago

Asian markets rally as Japan shares surge to record peak

Nikkei jumped 4.2 percent to all-time highs as the government's decisive majority after the election clears the way for more spending and tax cuts.

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

Japan's Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election

If the coalition of Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party with the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, wins 310 seats, it would be able to override the upper chamber, where it does not have a majority.

Sports 2 weeks ago

Australia, Japan interested in hosting 2035 Asian Cup, says AFC

The AFC is expected to confirm hosts for both the quadrennial continental showpieces at a single annual congress following a proposal by its President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.

TheJakartaPost

Popular Reads

Top Results

Popular Reads

Top Results

LOG IN

Japan

Japan tourist arrivals in January mark first year-on-year fall in four years

Japan's economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for Takaichi

Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Local media

Sweeping election win promises no free hand for PM Takaichi

Japan PM's big election win could mean more beef with Beijing

Japan's Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

Asian markets rally as Japan shares surge to record peak

Japan's Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election

Australia, Japan interested in hosting 2035 Asian Cup, says AFC

follow our Social media