The move is aimed at easing overconcentration of companies in the capital and bridge an urban-rural divide in economic growth.

Japan expects to be treated differently to other countries once it clinches a deal with the United States on tariffs, Tokyo's top negotiator said Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a ...

The Liberal Democratic Party is considering providing ¥40,000 in cash per person as a measure to deal with rising prices, according to LDP senior officials.