James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing one week ago while on a family vacation in Japan.

A stock market bull run, driven by the global AI frenzy, lifted the benchmark Nikkei 225 index nearly 70% since we last measured fortunes, though the weaker yen took its toll. Overall, the wealth of the 50 richest tycoons grew 29% to $294 billion.

Three of Japan’s biggest banks, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and Mizuho Bank, are in line to co-issue a stablecoin pegged to the Japanese yen before the end of Japan’s fiscal year 2026 in March 2027,

The government is scrambling to collect and analyze intelligence on possible discussions regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons development.

The Japanese Defense Ministry on Monday began transporting a missile launcher and other equipment to Minamitorishima, the country's easternmost island in the Pacific, ahead of plans to build a missile firing range and conduct live-fire exercises there,

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Economic Revitalisation Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Tuesday he hoped the Bank of Japan works closely with the government to durably achieve its 2% inflation target.

Is it safe to visit Japan? Latest advice after earthquake strikes near the Philippines - Tsunami warnings have now been downgraded in Japan following the earthquake

The AI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad, with JICA and Japanese partners, strengthens Indo–Japan AI collaboration by focusing on practical solutions and global exposure for students, while advancing applied research and India’s role in the global AI ecosystem.