Japan

Country Japan
Capital Tokyo
Continent Asia
Currency Yen(JPY)
Languages Japanese, Aynu itak, Ryukyuan languages, Eastern Japanese & Western Japanese

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Introduction

In 1603, after decades of civil warfare, the Tokugawa shogunate (a military-led, dynastic government) ushered in a long period of relative political stability and isolation from foreign influence. For more than two centuries this policy enabled Japan to enjoy a flowering of its indigenous culture. Japan opened its ports after signing the Treaty of Kanagawa with the US in 1854 and began to intensively modernize and industrialize. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japan became a regional power that was able to defeat the forces of both China and Russia. It occupied Korea, Formosa (Taiwan), and southern Sakhalin Island. In 1931-32 Japan occupied Manchuria, and in 1937 it launched a full-scale invasion of China. Japan attacked US forces in 1941 - triggering America's entry into World War II - and soon occupied much of East and Southeast Asia. After its defeat in World War II, Japan recovered to become an economic power and an ally of the US. While the emperor retains his throne as a symbol of national unity, elected politicians hold actual decision-making power. Following three decades of unprecedented growth, Japan's economy experienced a major slowdown starting in the 1990s, but the country remains a major economic power. In January 2009, Japan assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2009-10 term.

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US and Japan begin exercises including missiles that China calls a threat - CNNUS and Japan begin exercises including missiles that China calls a threat  CNN

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Japan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope - The Economic TimesJapan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope  The Economic Times

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Japan's Air Water keen to set up second industrial gas unit near Bengaluru, says minister M B Patil - Deccan HeraldJapan's Air Water keen to set up second industrial gas unit near Bengaluru, says minister M B Patil  Deccan Herald

ACME Group partners with Japan's IHI Corporation to develop India's largest green ammonia project in Odish - The Economic TimesACME Group partners with Japan's IHI Corporation to develop India's largest green ammonia project in Odish  The Economic Times

Sports Day (Japan’s National Holidays) - nippon.comSports Day (Japan’s National Holidays)  nippon.com

SBI Holdings and Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Exit Japan Joint Venture: Report - Finance MagnatesSBI Holdings and Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Exit Japan Joint Venture: Report  Finance Magnates

Beijing slams US-Japan missile drills, calls deployment ‘Regional Security Threat’ - WIONBeijing slams US-Japan missile drills, calls deployment ‘Regional Security Threat’  WION

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Tariff Woes Raise Political and Security Concerns in Japan - Council on Foreign RelationsTariff Woes Raise Political and Security Concerns in Japan  Council on Foreign Relations

UA Little Rock Art Students Explore Culture and Creativity in Japan - UA Little RockUA Little Rock Art Students Explore Culture and Creativity in Japan  UA Little Rock

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Japan pours $7B into African corridor backing Sovereign’s project - Mining.comJapan pours $7B into African corridor backing Sovereign’s project  Mining.com

Mexican tariffs give Japan’s carmakers an edge over Korean rivals - The Japan TimesMexican tariffs give Japan’s carmakers an edge over Korean rivals  The Japan Times

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Zodia Custody ends Japan venture with SBI in ‘mutual decision’: Report - CointelegraphZodia Custody ends Japan venture with SBI in ‘mutual decision’: Report  Cointelegraph

Japan Autonomous Vehicles Market Forecast and Company - GlobeNewswireJapan Autonomous Vehicles Market Forecast and Company  GlobeNewswire

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates in August - ReutersJapan wholesale inflation accelerates in August  Reuters

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Japan House London Announces Hyakko: 100+ Makers from Japan - PR NewswireJapan House London Announces Hyakko: 100+ Makers from Japan  PR Newswire

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Breakingviews - Elliott opens new frontier with Japan nuclear bet - ReutersBreakingviews - Elliott opens new frontier with Japan nuclear bet  Reuters

Japanese lawmakers urge government to recognize Palestine - Middle East MonitorJapanese lawmakers urge government to recognize Palestine  Middle East Monitor

TDA signs new agreement with MRO Japan - AviTrader Aviation NewsTDA signs new agreement with MRO Japan  AviTrader Aviation News

US dollar falters on rate outlook, yen retreats amid Japan uncertainty - ReutersUS dollar falters on rate outlook, yen retreats amid Japan uncertainty  Reuters

Respect for the Aged Day (Japan’s National Holidays) - nippon.comRespect for the Aged Day (Japan’s National Holidays)  nippon.com

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Deputy Prime Minister meets Japanese officials - vietnamnews.vnDeputy Prime Minister meets Japanese officials  vietnamnews.vn

Japan’s Crypto Payment Revolution Begins – Best Wallet Joins the Race - MitradeJapan’s Crypto Payment Revolution Begins – Best Wallet Joins the Race  Mitrade

S. Korea's Lee Eager to Enhance Ties with Japan More - nippon.comS. Korea's Lee Eager to Enhance Ties with Japan More  nippon.com

Nearly half of Japanese firms approve of BOJ chief's performance: Reuters poll - ReutersNearly half of Japanese firms approve of BOJ chief's performance: Reuters poll  Reuters

Japan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope - ReutersJapan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope  Reuters

Elliott takes activist fight to Japan’s sensitive nuclear power sector - Financial TimesElliott takes activist fight to Japan’s sensitive nuclear power sector  Financial Times

Japan Opposition CDP Launches New Executive Team - nippon.comJapan Opposition CDP Launches New Executive Team  nippon.com

Overweight Asia ex-Japan assets as upcoming Fed rate cut will resume dollar weakness trend: CIO - CNBCOverweight Asia ex-Japan assets as upcoming Fed rate cut will resume dollar weakness trend: CIO  CNBC

Rate increase in Japan less likely following Ishiba's resignation - The Japan TimesRate increase in Japan less likely following Ishiba's resignation  The Japan Times

Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei hits new record, S&P 500 gains following record close on AI optimism - Economy Middle EastStock market today: Japan's Nikkei hits new record, S&P 500 gains following record close on AI optimism  Economy Middle East

Japan Firms Facing Challenge of Employing More Disabled - nippon.comJapan Firms Facing Challenge of Employing More Disabled  nippon.com

Activist-turned-executive seeks rich investors for Japanese fund - The Japan TimesActivist-turned-executive seeks rich investors for Japanese fund  The Japan Times

Japan Shipbuilding Industry in Focus over Cooperation with U.S. - nippon.comJapan Shipbuilding Industry in Focus over Cooperation with U.S.  nippon.com

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Japan’s condo associations start buying bonds to fund repairs - The Japan TimesJapan’s condo associations start buying bonds to fund repairs  The Japan Times

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns - BBCJapan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns  BBC

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui to exit Kotak ahead of Yes Bank stake purchase - MintJapan’s Sumitomo Mitsui to exit Kotak ahead of Yes Bank stake purchase  Mint

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Who Will Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister? Everything You Need To Know About the Key Candidates - Tokyo WeekenderWho Will Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister? Everything You Need To Know About the Key Candidates  Tokyo Weekender

Secretary-General of ASEAN has a pull-aside meeting with the Chair of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan - ASEAN Main PortalSecretary-General of ASEAN has a pull-aside meeting with the Chair of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan  ASEAN Main Portal

Netflix Japan Content Head Talks Ten-Year Anniversary & Korea Co-Pros - DeadlineNetflix Japan Content Head Talks Ten-Year Anniversary & Korea Co-Pros  Deadline

Russia earthquake: Far East, Japan coasts hit with tsunami waves of upto 4 metres; several injured after - The Times of IndiaRussia earthquake: Far East, Japan coasts hit with tsunami waves of upto 4 metres; several injured after  The Times of India

Thousands Stranded at Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Komatsu as Japan Airlines, All Nippon and ANA Wings Face Major Travel Disruptions with Over 70 Cancellations Across Japan - Travel And Tour WorldThousands Stranded at Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Komatsu as Japan Airlines, All Nippon and ANA Wings Face Major Travel Disruptions with Over 70 Cancellations Across Japan  Travel And Tour World

Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel - The Japan TimesJapan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel  The Japan Times

Tourists are leaving behind a crucial travel item, it's a headache for Japan's hotels, airports - FirstpostTourists are leaving behind a crucial travel item, it's a headache for Japan's hotels, airports  Firstpost

What to Know About the Japanese Prime Minister’s Resignation - The New York TimesWhat to Know About the Japanese Prime Minister’s Resignation  The New York Times

US dollar drops on rate cut outlook; yen down amid political uncertainty in Japan - ReutersUS dollar drops on rate cut outlook; yen down amid political uncertainty in Japan  Reuters

Japan Is Starting to Use Robots in 7-Eleven Shops to Compensate for the Massive Shortage of Workers - ZME ScienceJapan Is Starting to Use Robots in 7-Eleven Shops to Compensate for the Massive Shortage of Workers  ZME Science

Chinese expert plays down Japanese hype of aircraft carrier Fujian’s voyage 200km away from China’s Diaoyu Dao - Global TimesChinese expert plays down Japanese hype of aircraft carrier Fujian’s voyage 200km away from China’s Diaoyu Dao  Global Times

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Japan Airlines to Fire Drunk 787 Pilot After 18-Hour Flight Delays - Aviation A2ZJapan Airlines to Fire Drunk 787 Pilot After 18-Hour Flight Delays  Aviation A2Z

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