Most worrisome now is a growing sense among the Japanese public that the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner.

Given all that is taking place, this is shaping up to be one of the most unusual Upper House elections in decades.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pushed back against the idea there has been little progress in negotiations with the ...

TOKYO – Concerns about trade talks possibly stalling is spreading within the Japanese government following U.S. President Donald Trump’s comment on Tuesday that cast doubt on reaching an agreement on ...

The US has eased export restrictions on China for chip design software and ethane, a sign that trade tensions are calming ...

While the battle for votes is largely centred on cost of living, immigration remains an emotive flashpoint. Read more at ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's views on some tariff-related issues may ...

Meanwhile, President Trump on Wednesday said he had reached a trade deal with Vietnam, one week ahead of a July 9 deadline ...

July 3, marks the official start of campaigning for the House of Councillors election. Can the sense of stagnation in ...

Campaigning for Japan’s upper house election started Thursday, with unpopular Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba fighting to ...

Campaigning for the House of Councillors election began Thursday and will continue until the day before the polls open on July 20. Economic measures to counter prolonged high prices will be a key ...