Japan

While some major central banks tighten monetary policy to fight inflation, the Bank of Japan is taking a very different approach.

Between a recording-breaking animated movie and growing popularity around the world, the anime industry saw plenty of wins in 2020.

Author Matt Alt describes how Japan's pop culture, and its superfans, shaped sensibilities the world over.

As streaming platforms compete for the attention of young viewers, many are investing in Japanese animation.

Both sides are motivated to get a deal done.

Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over Memorial Day Weekend, just days after the administration said auto imports are a threat to national security.

Japan’s population is aging rapidly. We’ve been looking into some of the ramifications of Japan’s aging population with our partners at the BBC. But living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living well. In Japan there is a bit of an old-age crime wave born out of desperation and poverty. Almost 20 percent of Japan’s prison population […]

The U.S. is beginning trade talks with Japan, but it's lagging behind European and Asian Pacific countries that already have new trade deals in place.

Japan's PM says free-flowing data is key to future global economic growth.

It withdraws from the International Whaling Commission, saying populations have recovered enough to hunt for the animals.