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The yen continues to weaken against the dollar, falling to the 156-yen level on Friday, the lowest in nearly 34 years. The Japanese economy is enjoying rising demand from a record number of inbound tourists. But the weakening yen is also…

Former US President Donald Trump welcomed Aso Taro, the vice-president of Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party, at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday. At the building's entrance, Trump introduced…

The leader of the US Indo-Pacific Command has expressed concerns about what he calls China's "aggressive behavior" in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. Admiral John Aquilino gave an interview to…

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko has pledged that Japan will continue its support for Ukraine while imposing strict sanctions on Russia. The Group of Seven foreign ministers held a session on Ukraine on Thursday…

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te has met with a bipartisan delegation from Kosovo. They agreed to further strengthen cooperation between Taiwan and Kosovo. The group of parliament members led by…

Leaders in Iran are playing down the impact of a drone attack that struck the heart of their country. US media say Israel is behind the attack. But Israeli leaders have not claimed responsibility. Iranian…

The Japanese consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, says one Japanese man suffered minor injuries when the car he was in came under attack in the southern port city on Friday. The consulate says the Japanese…

Weather information firms say cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in central Tokyo this Sunday or Monday. Weathernews released its forecasts for the flowering of the Somei-yoshino cherry trees on…

The foreign ministers of Germany and Britain have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint to prevent further confrontations in the Middle East. German Foreign Minister…

Official campaigning for three Lower House by-elections on April 28 began in Japan on Tuesday. In the No.1 district of Shimane Prefecture, the by-election is being held following the death of former Lower…