An uptick in inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area and solid outturns in other key Japanese economic data support the Bank of Japan’s plan to pursue more interest-rate increases.

By Tim Kelly, Yukiko Toyoda, John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering offering support for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction,

In the 24 hours through Sunday evening, up to 10 centimeters of snow is expected in the Koshin region, 7 centimeters in the Hakone area and western Tokyo, and 3 centimeters in flatlands of the southern Kanto region, including Tokyo's 23 wards.

Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.5 per cent in January from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for further interest rate hikes.The increase in the Tokyo core consumer price index (CPI),

Core inflation in Japan's capital hit 2.5%, marking the fastest annual pace in nearly a year, well exceeding the central bank's 2% target and keeping alive market expectations for further interest rate hikes.

The Wallabies have locked in a Tokyo grudge match with Eddie Jones's Japan in Tokyo. Rugby Australia (RA) on Friday confirmed the Wallabies would play the Brave Blossoms in a historic clash in the Japanese capital on October 25.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday with his counterparts in South Korea and Japan, vowing to strengthen military ties with both countries amid regional security concerns, according to their respective defense ministries.

A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as the rescue operation of the driver has dragged on for days.

Jim Jones is celebrating over three decades of sobriety — a journey that’s been partly influenced by his time spent with Kanye West. The Dipset rapper has been in Tokyo, Japan, with Kanye in recent weeks, where the two former Roc-A-Fella artists have been working on music and fashion projects.

Kanye West is in some heavy trouble after his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, filed a lawsuit against the artist in June 2024. The lawsuit accused the infamously inflammatory rapper of sexual harassment,

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