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U.S. Ambassador to Japan 'optimistic' on tariff deal
George Glass, the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan said he is "extremely optimistic" Tokyo and Washington can reach a deal over ...
Japan Cautious as Trump Hails 'Big Progress' in Key Test of Tariffs
Ahead of a trade meeting, President Donald Trump said "trade fairness" and the "cost of military support" were both on the ...
Japan begins 4-day workweek regime: Other countries that follow it for increased productivity and happiness
The idea of a permanent three-day weekend has long been a dream for workers around the world and now, it’s slowly becoming a ...
Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand
While Trump has expressed optimism about agreements with Europe and China, among others, so far it’s been just that: positive ...
Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs ...
Trump touts ‘productive’ chats with Mexico, Japan amid tariff battle
President Trump shared that he had “productive” discussions with Mexico and Japan as countries look to strike deals with the ...
Here's how much more your next trip to Europe or Japan will cost thanks to the weak dollar
The dollar has weakened sharply against the euro, pound, and yen this year. That's bad news for people planning summer ...
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Star Wars Celebration: Ryan Gosling, Pedro Pascal reveal new movie details in Japan
The "Star Wars" galaxy is expanding! At Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Ryan Gosling and Pedro Pascal took the stage to ...
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know
The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of ...
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...
Japan bus driver with 3 decades of service loses $84,000 pension after he was caught stealing $7
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 ...