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Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt

The world has relied on ultralow interest rates in Japan. What will happen if they rise?

World

In the Pacific, Outcry Over Japan’s Plan to Release Fukushima Wastewater

The proposal has angered many of Japan’s neighbors, particularly those with the most direct experience of unexpected exposure to dangerous…

World

Free Lift Passes, Anyone? Japan’s Ski Mecca Is Desperate for Workers.

Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up…

World

North Korea Fires Missiles Capable of Reaching Japan

The launches were the first missile tests by North Korea since it fired an ICBM a month ago.

World

Japan Moves to Double Military Spending, With a Wary Eye on China

The Japanese cabinet approved the first update to the country’s official security strategy in nine years, elevating Beijing over North…

World

Your Tuesday Briefing: China’s Space Push

Plus China’s vaccination pivot and the year’s most stylish “people.”

World

Japan Needs Indian Tech Workers. But Do They Need Japan?

Recruiters call the push a crucial test of whether the world’s third-largest economy can compete with the U.S. and Europe…

Sports

Mets Continue to Splurge With Addition of Japanese Ace

Kodai Senga will bring his “ghost fork” pitch and his championship pedigree to the Mets in a deal that will…

World

Kojin Karatani Wins $1 Million Berggruen Prize

The Japanese philosopher is the recipient of this year’s award, which is given to thinkers whose ideas have “provided wisdom…

Magazine

In This Crazy World, I Can Always Count on Curry

The warm, versatile flavors of Japanese kare rice can be a weekday comfort or a marquee meal.

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