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PATA Calls for Smarter, Sustainable Japan–EU Tourism

OSAKA, Japan — At the crossroads of two major tourism powerhouses, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reaffirmed its dedication …

Japanese PM Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeats

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation today, less than a year after taking office, amid growing …

8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts

KAMCHATKA PENINSULA/TOKYO/ANCHORAGE – A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, triggering …

U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Reshapes Global Auto Market

WASHINGTON/TOKYO – In a landmark announcement on July 23, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the United States and Japan …

Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?

TOKYO – The 30th Future of Asia Conference, organized by Nikkei Inc. in Tokyo from May 29 to 30, brought …