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Japan's Nintendo Fans Test Switch 2 Ahead of Launch Amid Tariff Worries
The Switch 2 will sell for 49,980 yen ($350) for a Japanese-language-only version. In the United States, Nintendo initially ...
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Tokyo's Jazz Kissaten Are Still the Best in the World—Here Are 3 to Know
This moody wood-paneled bar near Yotsuya Station in Shunjuku has been a decidedly serious place to listen to jazz since 1967.
Analysis-Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous
TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When Tokyo's top trade negotiator met U.S. President Donald Trump for tariff talks at the White ...
A Food Snob’s Guide to Tokyo
Pro tip: Pairing ramen with cocktails (the best bars, below) is one of the best ways to experience Tokyo’s food scene. Kikanbo & Bar Libre. Ramen Nagi & Golden Gai. Afuri & Bar Trench. Fuunji & Bar ...
Tourist Policy in Japan Is Changing This Year: What to Know
In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local ...
Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated to a two-year high in April on surging food costs, making the central bank's ...
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Japan reports a $63 billion trade surplus with the US as it talks with Trump on tariffs
Japan recorded a trade deficit for the fiscal year that just ended but racked up a $63 billion surplus with the United States ...
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Can a 4-Day Workweek in Tokyo Save Japan’s Future?
Could a 4-day workweek in Tokyo solve Japan’s population crisis? More time to rest, spend with family, or even start a family ...
Why Some of Japan’s Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean Descent
In the rest of the world — where Korean restaurants, music and film have transformed popular culture — the discovery of ...