Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The valley is nestled high in the Japanese Alps and enjoys some of the best powder in the country—it even hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998.

As China reportedly mulls a ban on Japanese seafood amid a standoff between the Asian neighbors, Taiwan's leader shows support for Tokyo, with his lunch.

The officials met on Tuesday to ease tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks, but they failed to reach any breakthrough

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is barred from entering the sacred ring.

China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute could ultimately hurt China too.

Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewellery shop since Beijing issued a travel warning in the wake of a diplomatic spat, but she said she was not concerned.But travel agency manager Wu said that the spat would not stop holidaymakers dreaming of Tokyo.

China and Japan are two of Asia’s most powerful nations and the region’s biggest trading partners. Yet centuries of intense rivalry mean their economic embrace can never be taken for granted.

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the sumo ring.

China has sharply condemned Japan’s plan to deploy medium‑range surface‑to‑air missiles on Yonaguni Island, just about 110 km from Taiwan, calling the move “extremely dangerous” and accusing Tokyo of stoking militarism and regional confrontation.

A man driving a stolen car struck 11 people in Tokyo on Monday, killing one man in his 80s on a pedestrian walkway, police said.

Japan's Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices.

China slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments suggesting potential Japanese military action over Taiwan as reckless and shocking, calling it a “grave violation” of international law and threatening a military response against any “aggression”.