The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Loro Piana’s ‘Denim Silk’ is crafted from a mix of denim and silk in a collaboration between artisans in Italy and Japan, taking a day to produce just 50 metres

China's electric vehicle (EV) industry has grown exponentially in recent years, encouraged by colossal state subsidies. China produces three quarters of the world's car batteries, a huge advantage for carmakers who can drastically reduce their production costs and expand internationally. The Asian giant is now the world's top exporter of…

The yen weakened Thursday following another surge against the dollar that fuelled speculation Japanese authorities had intervened for a second time this week, after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell warned interest rates would stay higher for longer.

A new $47m vessel is preparing for its maiden voyage in coastal waters, but there are fears the Kangei Maru could one day mean a return to hunting in the Southern Ocean

Japan's fertility rate declined for a seventh consecutive year in 2022, falling to 1.26 births per woman

The latest chapter of Margaret Howell’s collaboration with Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno has been revealed, featuring ultra-lightweight fabrications and sleek, utilitarian design

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.73% this morning as mixed earnings and the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates weighed on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.29%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.58% this morning as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.29%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.58% this morning as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.