The conservative prime minister bet her seat in a snap election Sunday she hopes will cement her power—and move Japan closer to the U.S.

By Anton Bridge TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan's two largest banks say they are set to increase their holdings of Japanese government bonds as rising interest rates promise higher returns, even though unrealised losses on existing bond portfolios have grown.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain agreed Saturday to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China’s influence grows in the region. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his visit to Japan comes at a time “when geopolitical, economic and technological shocks are literally shaking the world.”

Hiroto Ogiwara of Japan has topped qualifying for men’s big air as snowboarding kicked off at the 2026 Winter Olympics

TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Currency intervention using Japan's foreign exchange reserves can deliver an immediate jolt to markets, but its impact would be more durable if accompanied by steady rate hikes,

The blossom festival, which brings about 200,000 people each year, has been cancelled because "the quiet lives of local residents are threatened".

Japan’s age‑old frustration with money in politics and the broader push for political reform offer important insights into the issues informing the country’s 2026 election.

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Japan must avoid ramping up fiscal spending in a way that fuels inflation and forces the central bank to raise interest rates rapidly, Toshihiro Nagahama, a government panel member known as an economic aide to premier Sanae Takaichi,