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Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders

Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners – from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players – that sharply higher U.S. tariffs will start Aug. 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier this year.
Japan urges evacuation of small island as 1,000 quakes hit region

Japan urges evacuation of small island as 1,000 quakes hit region

Philippines asks Japan to help find 34 cockfighters allegedly executed and dumped in lake

Philippines asks Japan to help find 34 cockfighters allegedly executed and dumped in lake

Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates

Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates

The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled fresh pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of key elections next month.
June 20, 2025 | 04:30 pm PT
Japan to require health insurance for foreign tourists as unpaid medical bills pile up

Japan to require health insurance for foreign tourists as unpaid medical bills pile up

Japan is planning to make health insurance mandatory for all foreign tourists as part of efforts to tackle an epidemic of unpaid medical bills.
June 13, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
'Unscientific' megaquake rumors in world's most favorite destination spook tourists

'Unscientific' megaquake rumors in world's most favorite destination spook tourists

Unfounded online rumors warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines, with them reporting less demand from worried Hong Kongers.
May 15, 2025 | 03:56 pm PT
Quiz: Which Asian city leads in new luxury store openings?

Quiz: Which Asian city leads in new luxury store openings?

This city is located in a country that accounted for 40% of all new luxury store openings globally in 2024, according to property consultancy Savills.
May 11, 2025 | 04:07 pm PT
Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

Nintendo fans were given a chance to try out the company's new Switch 2 gaming device at an event near Tokyo on Saturday, ahead of a release that some worry could be overshadowed by tariffs driving up prices.
April 28, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people

Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people

Japan's economy could lose as much as US$1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday.
March 31, 2025 | 04:54 pm PT
Japan issues mid-level volcano warning

Japan issues mid-level volcano warning

Japanese authorities issued a mid-level warning Sunday for a volcano in the southwestern Kyushu region, telling people not to approach and that an eruption "may occur".
March 29, 2025 | 07:59 pm PT
Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption

Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.
March 21, 2025 | 06:53 pm PT
Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesian players and officials believe they have a strong chance of defeating Australia in this week's clash of the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round.
March 17, 2025 | 11:41 pm PT
World's most favorite destination to charge $27 entry fees for Mount Fuji hikers

World's most favorite destination to charge $27 entry fees for Mount Fuji hikers

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen (US$27) from the summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday.
March 17, 2025 | 03:07 pm PT
Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades

Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades

Thousands of people evacuated from parts of northern Japan as the country's largest wildfire in three decades raged unabated Sunday after killing at least one person, officials said.
March 1, 2025 | 08:43 pm PT
Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow

Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow

Japan will face more heavy snow after a two-week whiteout, the country's weather agency said on Monday, warning people to be wary of avalanches and icy roads.
February 24, 2025 | 04:02 pm PT
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