Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to remain in office on Monday after his ruling coalition suffered a bruising defeat in upper ho...

As electoral results could impact their lives, The Japan Times asked several foreign residents to weigh in.

The issue now is that even if he returns with an agreement from Washington, he may not get the backing of lawmakers after the latest electio...

Will strive to reach a deal with the US on tariffs while protecting national interestNeed to stay in office to deal with tariff talks, risin...

The small rightwing populist party led by firebrand Sohei Kamiya won 14 seats in Sunday’s Upper House election.

The result over the weekend is a major blow for prime minister Ishiba as he now will come under heavy scrutiny and pressure to remain in off...

HSBC say possible “line in the sand” at 155–160 for Bank of Japan USD/JPY interventionReserve Bank of New Zealand's own inflation model 2.8%...

The small right-wing populist party led by firebrand Sohei Kamiya won 14 seats in Sunday’s Upper House election.

The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as a surprising victor in Japan's upper house election, using its warnings against a 'silent inv...

Online support groups and in-person events are helping Vietnamese women from all walks of life manage motherhood abroad.

The ruling LDP-Komeito coalition's devastating loss in Sunday’s poll could lead to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation or political...

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Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has failed to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamen...

It's a public holiday in Japan today for Marine Day, Monday, July 21, 2025.This means stock and bond markets are closed. New Zealand, Austra...

Japan’s Sanseito party wins big with ‘Japanese First’ push and anti-immigration rhetoric.