Japan tourist arrivals mark first fall in four years as Chinese visitors stay away

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.

Japan's economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations

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

China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

Japan PM faces challenges selling 'proactive' fiscal policy to bond vigilantes

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will likely seek to convince markets her "proactive" fiscal policies aren't as expansionary as they seem, as legislative deliberations on her flagship spending and tax cut plans kick off next week.

The Best Way to Experience Sake in Japan Might Just Be by Train

The three-hour sightseeing train travels through Niigata Prefecture's most stunning landscapes, with sake pairings on board.

Two-thirds of Japan firms concerned about PM Takaichi's fiscal discipline

Two-thirds of Japanese firms are concerned about the government's fiscal discipline, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans a temporary suspension of sales tax on food and steps up investment to spur growth.