Japan
Explore our coverage of Japan’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Asia
Donald Trump and Japan’s Ishiba Shigeru make for an odd couple
But shared interests can help keep America and Japan close
Asia
The Quad finally gets serious on security
The Indo-Pacific coalition signals a tougher approach to China
Finance & economics
Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?
Its central bankers are increasingly hopeful
Asia
Joe Biden’s mixed legacy on Japan
Security co-operation flourished, but a scuppered steel deal leaves a sour taste
Christmas Specials
Why do small children in Japan ride the subway alone?
The pluses and pitfalls of the world’s most disciplined primary schools
Christmas Specials
A day in the life of Toyosu, the world’s greatest fish market
The best sashimi chefs on the planet rely on Japan’s Wall Street of seafood
Asia in 2025
This is the year Japan will really start to feel its age
Bold reforms and greater honesty are needed
Business
Can Japan’s toilet technology crack global markets?
The leading maker of electronic bidets shows the difficulties facing Japanese companies abroad