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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Japan, covering politics, economy, society, the country's relationships with China, North Korea and South Korea and the legacy of World War Two in Asia.
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
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Jockey Club chief Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges said numbers for FWD Champions Day were boosted by collaboration with China Travel Service and a pilot initiative to draw high-end visitors.
Hong Kong

Editorial | Horse racing proves clear winner for Hong Kong in tourism stakes

Record turnout of tourists at Hong Kong course underlines value of sport to economy in terms of spending power, and there are welcome initiatives to draw more high-end visitors.

Wellness

Adult figure skating classes all the rage at ice rinks in Japan

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Viral stories

Young Japan woman dedicates 6 years to driving trucks to challenge stereotypes

US-Japan relations

Toyota ‘doesn’t break down’: why there’s hardly any love for US cars in Japan

Many Japanese admire vintage US cars, but when it comes to new vehicles, they hold more trust in domestic brands.

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US car dealer Yosuke Fukuda drives a 1954 Buick Roadmaster in Fukaya, Japan’s Saitama prefecture. Photo: AFP
Video gaming

Xbox joins PlayStation in raising console prices amid US tariffs

Hefty levies imposed by Trump on manufacturing hubs such as Japan, China and Vietnam have led to a surge in console prices.

Donald Trump

Japan says its US$1 trillion in US Treasuries could be leverage in trade talks

A huge US Treasury sell-off in April was reportedly one factor that led Trump to announce a 90-day pause on his ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan.

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Crime

Japanese police arrest man for ploughing his car into children

The seven children, who had been on their way home from school, were injured and rushed to hospital but all remained conscious.

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Police officers investigate the scene in Osaka’s Nishinari district on Thursday after a man was arrested for ploughing his car into seven schoolchildren in a suspected deliberate attack. Photo: AFP
Social media

Fake Japanese police uniform, reportedly from China, sparks real-life concerns

Concerns have arisen over images of a man wearing a realistic Japanese police uniform, suggesting a risk of impersonating an officer, which is illegal in Japan.

Family offices

Hong Kong family offices should unload US assets, look to Japan, UAE, advisory says

Now is a ‘critical moment’ to ‘get rid of the US’, especially equities and Treasuries, to ‘maintain lower risk-return ratios’, CEO says.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Han Chong, founder of fashion brand Self-Portrait

The designer enjoyed Adrien Brody vehicle The Brutalist, and says he never goes anywhere without the protection of a beloved Bhutanese pendant – but who is his timeless style icon?

Han Chong, founder of Self-Portrait. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

Quarter of Americans see Chinese-Americans as possible threat: poll

Survey by Asian American Foundation also says 63 per cent of Asian-Americans report feeling unsafe.

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A survey found that some 63 per cent of Asian-Americans reported feeling unsafe in day-to-day situations. Photo: Shutterstock
US-Japan relations

Japan must ‘resolutely reject’ Trump’s military cost demand: ex-minister

‘Japan has already been paying more than enough for defence,’ Seiji Maehara says.

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The Philippines

Japan’s Southeast Asia diplomacy ramps up as Ishiba courts Hanoi and Manila

Ishiba’s visits follow Chinese President Xi Jinping’s own tour of the region, reflecting a broader competition for influence.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong office tenants pay world’s second-highest costs: Savills

City’s office-space costs, which trail only London’s West End, declined 1.1 per cent in the first quarter, property consultancy says.

A tram travels among office buildings in Central on January 17, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Donald Trump

Can Japan reduce US reliance amid Trump policies, and embrace Global South?

Japanese business leaders are urging the country to diversify trade beyond the US to mitigate risks associated with over-reliance on one economy.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 7. Photo: Kyodo
Donald Trump

77% of Japanese doubt US support amid Trump’s ‘erratic’ first 100 days: poll

Japanese scepticism is growing as more than three-quarters of citizens doubt US military support under Trump, despite security assurances.

US-China trade war

Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security as China looms

Donald Trump’s policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.

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Hong Kong stock market

Worst in 50 years: Trump gets ‘F’ in 100-day report card for markets

The Dow and the S&P 500 plunged in first 100 days of Trump’s second term, while US dollar weakened against yen and Swiss franc, data says.

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Photo: AP.
Crime

Naked man’s deadly rampage in Japan leaves public demanding answers from police

“I shouldn’t talk about it,” he said when arrested, leading people to speculate on the motive behind his bizarre behaviour.

Insurance

Peak Re sells US$50 million of catastrophe bonds in boost for Hong Kong market

The latest sale is the seventh since the market launch in 2021, expanding the pool of catastrophe bonds to US$800 million.

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The Philippines

Video | Japan and the Philippines tighten security ties

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to push for full ratification of a reciprocal access agreement, paving the way for expanded military cooperation  

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Japan’s carmakers under pressure to merge as Chinese rivals rise, tariffs bite

The consolidation could be Japan-specific as carmakers elsewhere have already been through that cycle, Man Group’s Stephen Harget says.

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Japan’s car sector is due for consolidation, according to a hedge fund manager. Photo: AP
Pandas

‘Panda politics’: sorrow and suspicion in Japan as China recalls 4 pandas

With the animals’ return in June before the expiry of a loan agreement, Japan will be left with just two pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.

Earthquakes

As tourist bookings plunge over earthquake prophecies, Japan shuts down rumours

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo inadvertently added to the fears by warning citizens to take precautions against natural disasters.

Artificial intelligence

Pony.ai partners with Tencent to provide robotaxi services on WeChat

With access to more than a billion users on Tencent’s platforms, Pony.ai is set to significantly boost its revenue potential.

The interior of a Pony.ai robotaxi, seen at the Shanghai Auto Show. Photo: Reuters
History

Did Japan kill 30 million? US historian’s book ignites nationalist fury

Accusing US historian Bryan Rigg of ‘propaganda’, Japanese conservatives are actively working to discredit his account of WWII atrocities.

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Japanese troops are seen in Nanking after the city’s conquest, in a photographic imprint dated 1937. Photo: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group/Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

My Take | China’s ambitions in electric vehicles go beyond making lots of cars

To become a powerful car nation, China must lead in smart automotive technologies, China’s former industry minister argues.

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Donald Trump

Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties

Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.

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