Japan

US-Japan Yen Intervention Stabilises Currency After 40-Year Low US-Japan yen intervention halted a 40-year low and steadied markets short-term, but experts warn lasting currency recovery will require changes to Japan’s …

Japan Defense White Paper Urges Urgent Military Transformation as Regional Threats Rise Japan Defense White Paper warns of growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia, urging urgent military transformation …

U.S. Treasury Buys Yen in Coordinated Move with Tokyo to Stabilize Slumping Currency Financial Times: U.S. Treasury buys yen with Tokyo to support the weakening currency; Fed sold euros for …

Japan population decline: Citizens fall below 120 million for first time since 1984 Japan population decline pushes citizen count below 120 million for first time in 42 years, underscoring record-low …

Japan earthquake: 6.8 tremor in southwest sparks urgent rescue operations Rescue crews raced to find survivors after a 6.8-magnitude Japan earthquake struck southwestern prefectures on July 29, 2026, toppling buildings …

6.8-Magnitude Japan Earthquake Strikes Near Uto; Aftershocks Reported A 6.8-magnitude Japan earthquake struck near Uto on July 28, 2026, at 4:27 p.m. JST, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The Japan …

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake in Southern Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan on July 28, 2026, triggering a tsunami warning and Shindo 7 reading; evacuations ordered and services suspended. …

Japan heatwave: fifth straight day above 40°C as authorities warn of prolonged extreme heat Japan heatwave leaves thousands treated and officials urging caution as new ‘kokushobi’ alerts and record hospital …

South Korea and Japan Reaffirm Denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and Resume Joint Drills South Korea and Japan will resume joint search-and-rescue drills and boost security cooperation while reaffirming denuclearisation …