Japan’s GDP Shrinks Annualized 0.7％ in Jan.-March; U.S. Tariff Impact Feared to Extend Drop in April-June

The Yomiuri Shimbun The Yomiuri Shimbun 17:11 JST, May 16, 2025 Japan’s inflation-adjusted real gross domestic product shrank 0.2% in January-March 2025 from the previous quarter after seasonal adjustment, the Cabinet Office said Friday in a preliminary …

Latvian trade mission bound for Japan next week

Ahead of departure, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said: “This year marks 100 years since Latvia first participated in the World Exhibition EXPO – this is a significant anniversary and a great opportunity to draw attention to the Baltic region. Latvia’s …

Japan’s economy shrinks by more than expected as Trump tariffs spark recession fears

Japan’s economy shrinks more than expected

Official data showed that Japan’s economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter of 2025, the first significant contraction in a year. US President Donald Trump’s trade policies cloud the outlook for economic recovery. The harsh US tariffs …

Japan firms exit Myanmar amid conflict, worsening economy

Japanese companies are pulling out of Myanmar after the military coup four years ago led to worsening violence and disrupted the economy. Trading houses Sumitomo Corporation and Toyota Tsusho say they have started procedures to liquidate a joint venture …

Japan, Paraguay Set to Conclude Strategic Partnership, with Pena to Visit Japan Amid Expo Festivities

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:22 JST, May 16, 2025 Japan and Paraguay are likely to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership and create a framework for periodic policy discussions, The …

Editorial: Support for Japan's 'employment ice age generation' needed

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, center, speaks at the first ministerial meeting to support members of the employment ice age generation, alongside Minister of State for Policies Related to Children and Minister in charge of Cohesive Society Junko Mihara, at …

How to Ride the Shinkansen in Japan: 8 Hacks Every Traveller Should Know

Japan’s public transport is famously efficient, and also famously confusing if it’s your first time here.  Image Credit: Ng Wan Xin You’re probably going to ride the Shinkansen (Japan’s high-speed railway) at some point, so this is for the people who …

Japan’s economy contracts for first time in a year as exports fall, shrinking by a more than expected 0.2%

Japan's economy shrank for the first time in a year, contracting 0.2% in the March quarter as exports declined sharply, preliminary government data showed Friday. The gross domestic product data was poorer compared to the 0.1% contraction expected by …

Palau backs Japan’s efforts to recover WWII remains from Peleliu, Angaur

KOROR, Palau — Palau has reaffirmed its support for Japan’s ongoing efforts to recover the remains of thousands of Japanese soldiers who died during World War II battles on the islands of Peleliu and Angaur. More than 10,000 Japanese troops were killed in …