Japan’s economy barely grew in the fourth quarter of 2025, surprising economists and highlighting the challenges faced by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she works to reflate the economy. In the ...

TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japan's economy limped back to meagre growth in the fourth quarter, significantly missing market expectations in a key test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government as ...

Ahead of the possible announcement of the first projects this week and Takaichi’s scheduled visit to the White House next month, what exactly has Japan pledged, what uncertainties remain, and what is ...

Murase Kokomo has made Japanese snowboarding history once again at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Unfortunately for the rest of the competition, she is far from over - expect the ...

According to esthetician Kyoko Getz, J-beauty begins with respect for the skin’s natural rhythm. “It isn’t about forcing quick results or masking imperfections, but about protecting and nurturing the ...

What does a camera, a sushi-making robot, and a fabric bathtub have in common? They’ve all won awards in the Trends category of the Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards in Japan. Among the ...

Background: Sleep disturbance is a major contributor to future health and occupational issues. Mobile health can provide interventions that address adverse health behaviors for individuals in a ...

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Women now make up 15% of lawmakers, winning 68 of 465 seats in the house of representatives -- down from 73 elected in 2024 -- in a vote that handed Takaichi's conservatives a historic landslide.

It was a risky gamble to call a snap election – her career was on the line. But now Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is basking in the strongest majority for a Japanese government in more than 70 years. Here’s ...