After weeks of speculation, Shigeru Ishiba is finally stepping down. Has the embattled ruling party learned its lesson?

Japan cannot live in the shadow of past conflicts forever. If the embattled prime minister can’t recognize that, he should sit this one out.

More reboots of Superman and Fantastic Four show Western pop culture is struggling for new ideas. It should look to Asia for inspiration.

Investors love the trade deal Tokyo struck with Trump. Now for the nagging details.

Shigeru Ishiba’s trade deal with Donald Trump will be his last act as leader.

Though perhaps there’s no harm in being prepared?

Between tariffs and defense spending, ties aren’t what they used to be.

The internet gives consumers a voice they once didn’t have. But separating signal from noise is a challenge — just look at the Switch 2.

M&A activity is frenetic in Tokyo thanks to reforms initiated in 2015. But be wary of going too far.

As one legend departs, another star is rising. In a new era, sumo is grappling with its future.

A celebrity’s controversial remarks have thrust the subject of Japan’s small-but-growing foreign population into the spotlight.

It’s not just the grocery bill. The fate of the government might rest on the surging price of the staple.

The $33 billion buyout of Toyota Industries may be a power play by former Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda. If so, skeptical investors should welcome his involvement.

Nippon Steel risks handcuffing itself giving Trump a golden share.

Despite the stereotypes, Japan is one of the most permissive places for non-residents to buy property. That’s a problem when locals are being priced out.

The situation in Tokyo bears no similarity to the euro-zone crisis era in Athens. The comparison drawn by Shigeru Ishiba is reckless and irresponsible.

Tokyo is mulling its consumption tax for the umpteenth time ahead of summer elections. Policymakers need some fresh ideas.

With the surprise hit of the year, Hollywood has learned how to make successful movies out of video games — just as interest in comic-book adaptations is fading.

The legendary investor recently revealed what inspired his interest in Tokyo’s trading houses — and offered a host of tips for would-be followers.

With an unusually gloomy outlook for both the economy and inflation target, the central bank has just made it more difficult to keep raising rates.

Hay fever isn’t just a nuisance, in Japan it causes serious economic damage. And the number of sufferers is only increasing.

Talks between Tokyo and the Trump administration are about to get underway — and the world should be watching.

Osaka's hosting of the World Expo has faced a torrent of negativity. But it's a chance to showcase the city to the world.

Why are Japanese streets empty of US cars? It’s no mystery — they're not good enough.

Nintendo showed its trademark ability to delight with its console’s unveiling. But some of what it showed was a little head-scratching.

A viral trend sparked by an OpenAI tool shows our longing for a simpler world.

The Japanese gaming giant is about to release its latest console. The stakes have never been higher to end the boom-bust cycle that’s plagued the company for years.

The EU and Japan both fret about a world without the US security umbrella. They could ease their fears by moving closer together.

The political-gift scandal might seem small stakes. But it’s a blow to Shigeru Ishiba’s one saving grace — his squeaky-clean image

Returning to Tokyo as a World Series champion, baseball’s golden boy is an inspiration to a nation in need of role models.

Donald Trump’s criticism of the US security treaty with Japan is the perfect cover that Tokyo needs to confront outdated attitudes about defense.

Japan faces a shortfall in its government coffers and complaints of too many travelers. Can these problems cancel each other out?

The Japanese retail giant is avoiding confrontation with its Canadian admirer. It should tackle the threat head-on.

The latest Marvel movie imagines a potential conflict between two great allies. Even for a superhero flick, that’s outlandish.

In a reboot of the ‘Cool Japan’ initiative, the nation is using anime and manga to boost its soft power.

Toto, a firm better known for its high-tech commodes, is these days making money off semiconductor materials. It’s just one example of how Japanese brands are less visible, but more vital.

Japanese women traditionally gave chocolate to their male co-workers for Valentine’s Day. But shifting workplace norms now mean they often keep it for themselves.

The battle against falling prices has been comprehensively won.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba finally gets his high-stakes meeting with Trump. But his main goal will be for a summit that’s as forgettable as possible.

A historic $60 billion merger appears on the verge of a breakdown. Nissan needs to swallow its pride and call for assistance.

Japan’s leader is finally set to meet Trump, three months after the US president’s election victory. Why has he spent that time cozying up to China instead?

Sexual misconduct by one of the country's biggest celebrities is threatening a major television network. Incompetent crisis communications and the involvement of foreign investors means this isn’t jus...

Residents are grumbling about the inconveniences of too many tourists. The boost to the economy should more than make up for it.

The Mario maker’s new console has been revealed at last. But what comes next is crucial.

Tokyo remains, in the world’s imagination, a place of sophistication and wealth. But with economic revival forever distant, ‘tourism pollution’ seems the only viable plan

Preventing the takeover of US Steel is bad enough. Declaring Japan a national security risk is worse.

Preventing the takeover of US Steel is bad enough. Declaring Japan a national security risk is worse.