By Mariko Katsumura and Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Japan could be subject to higher tariffs if the U.S. moves forward with a new regime of import duties, but Tokyo has requested that its treatment be as favourable as an agreement reached by the two sides last year,

Japan's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, avoiding a technical recesssion

The drop was driven largely by a 61% fall in arrivals from China, which has been urging its citizens to avoid travel to Japan to protest comments by the prime minister about Taiwan.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed her reservations about further interest rate hikes when she met with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda last week, the Mainichi daily reported on Tuesday,

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has expressed concern about the scars that remain for survivors of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in comments released for his 66th birthday Monday just weeks before the March 11 anniversary.

From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwan.

TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nippon Steel said on Tuesday it planned to raise 550 billion yen ($3.55 billion) via a euro-yen convertible bond sale, as the company is looking for funding to finance its business operations.

Osaka will inaugurate its first dedicated pickleball venue, "Pickleball Base Osaka". The facility will feature six internationally-standard courts, making it one of Western Japan's largest.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling is set to have its first U.S. show of the year in Trenton, New Jersey, with several champions on the card set to compete.