Russia's Far East buried in snow, transport disrupted in China and Japan

Russia's Far East was buried under metres of snow by its heaviest snowfall in 60 years as a winter blast swept across Asia, ...

Why Japan’s New Prime Minister Is Risking Her Historic Leadership With a Snap Election

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister in October; now she’s gambling it at the polls.

Japan's 40-year bond hits record 4% as investors worry about mooted fiscal boost

A sharp sell-off in Japanese government bonds is adding to global market tension early Tuesday. Japan's 40-year yield jumped ...

Instant View: Japan bond yields soar as election promises stir fiscal fears

Long-dated Japanese government bond (JGB) yields shot to record highs on Tuesday on concern that tax cuts touted across the ...

Russia Alarmed by US Typhon Missile System in Japan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is "very much concerned" by what it believes is the ongoing presence of ...

Chinese tourist footfall in Japan falls 45% as overall visitor numbers remain high

Chinese tourist numbers to Japan plunged 45% in December amid diplomatic tensions over Taiwan, even as overall tourism ...

Japan's airlines cancel flights as blizzards hit northwest coast

Strong winds and heavy snowfall forced the cancellation of dozens of airline flights headed to and from Japan's northwestern coast, the country's largest airlines said on Tuesday, including popular ...
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Japan tourist arrivals rise to record in December despite China drop

TOKYO] Tourists to Japan hit a record high for the month of December despite the number of visitors from China plunging 45 ...