Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary later said that Mr. Trump’s newfound enthusiasm for kei cars was spurred in part by concern about affordability. They are “much more affordable than other options that are on the market today,” he told CNBC.

Japan's best result in the World Cup is a Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 18 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for Japan on June 14 against Netherlands in Arlington, Texas.

No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

The Japanese entertainment industry has become increasingly reliant on China in recent years. China is the world’s second-largest market for anime, with fantasy films like “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle,” which was released last month, rising to the top of the Chinese box office.

For Taniai, protecting the Juhyo means passing their legacy to the next generation. "They are called snow monsters because nothing else looks like them," she says. "I want the world to see them, and to feel how special Japan's nature is."

Another day, another milestone for Japan's bond markets, where borrowing costs keep marching higher. It comes just a few days after rising Japanese yields rumbled through global markets. The 10-year government-bond yield settled at 1.

Last month Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s prime minister, said that an invasion of Taiwan could cross the threshold that requires a military response by Japan. That triggered an uproar from China, which cut some direct flights to Japan,

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country.

Out of the 1,500 men on his ship, Del Thielke was the only one selected to be aboard the USS Missouri when the peace treaty was signed.

Japan's economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, called on the central bank to closely communicate with the government in setting monetary policy on Friday, but did not voice opposition to a near-term interest rate hike.

The man accused of assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has apologised to the ex-leader's family for the first time. Tetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday that he felt "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie.