On Saturday in Lyon, Japan won the biennial Pastry World Cup, giving it its first triumph in 16 years. When the three-person Japanese team's victory was announced, they erupted in celebration on the podium.

Japan wins pastry world cup 2023, competition took place in Chassieu, Eastern France

In pics: Looking like Japan? This is Bengaluru painted in pink with cherry blossom-like flower

Japan's inflation rose by almost 4% in December from a year ago, hitting a new 41-year high. The inflation surge has also triggered a debate if the Central Bank will now move from its decades-long quality of ultra low interest rates.

Japan's inflation hits new 41-year high; consumer inflation rises 4% from last year

Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged, a move that sent the yen plunging, despite heavy speculation it could again tweak a key lever.

Bank of Japan sticks to easy policy, defies market speculation

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed joint security issues as well as the global economy in summit talks. Watch further to know more.

Japan PM Kishida concludes visit of G7 nations

U.S. President Joe Biden met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House for a bilateral meeting. Biden told Kishida that the United States strongly supports the defense of Japan. Watch further to know more.

U.S. President Joe Biden meets Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington

Why do both Australia and China want to boost ties with the pacific nation of Papua New Guinea? Why are U.S and Japan expanding their security alliance? Molly Gambhir tells you what's brewing.

Gravitas: New U.S-Japan plan to counter China

Japanese prosecutors on Friday indicted the man accused of killing the former prime minister Shinzo Abe, a local court said. The indictment comes after a months-long psychiatric review deemed Tetsuya Yamagami fit to stand trial.

Shinzo Abe assassination: Accused Yamagami indicted by Japan prosecutors after psych review

The spat over COVID-19 curbs on Chinese travellers escalated further on Wednesday when China introduced transit curbs for South Korean and Japanese nationals. China has reopened after three long years but several nations are introducing restrictions on Chinese travellers following which China had threatened retaliatory action.

China imposes transit curbs for South Korea, Japan as Tokyo protests visa suspension

In the face of their shared concerns about increasingly assertive China; Japan and the United States on Wednesday (January 11) announced stepped-up security co-operation.

US, Japan come closer amid worries over assertive China

Japan is concerned about China's rising security threats. It is boosting defence ties with the ally U.S., which is planning to deploy more anti-ship missiles in Japan. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: U.S. to increase anti-ship missiles in Japan

The United States and Japan held 'Two plus Two' security talks in Washington. During the meeting, the two countries discussed their shared vision of a modernized alliance and tackling the 21st-century challenges in Indo-Pacific and also around the world

U.S. and Japan to 'Set Course' for alliance in 'Two Plus Two' meet

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida signed a defence agreement in London on Wednesday that will allow the countries to deploy forces on each other's soil, the latest move towards closer security ties.

UK, Japan sign major defence deal during PM Kishida visit to London

The United States and Japan held 'Two plus Two' security talks in Washington. During the meeting, the two countries discussed their shared vision of a modernized alliance and tackling the 21st-century challenges in Indo-Pacific and also around the world.

Japan and U.S. hold 'Two plus Two' talks in Washington

A day after China halted its short-term visas for South Koreans and Japanese travellers after Japan imposed covid19 curbs on visitors from China, Japan has now lodged a protest over the suspension of visas and asked China to overturn the action.

China defends its retaliation against South Korea and Japan travel curbs

The United States, in order to deter China, is set to significantly increase anti-ship missile capabilities in Japan, said Reuters citing three US officials. The total number of US troops in Japan is not likely to change but deployment of new capabilities may be first in a series of announcements aimed at deterring Chinese military power.

US set to boost number of anti-ship missiles in Japan

After a lengthy psychiatric assessment, the Japanese authorities have found the man accused of murdering former prime minister Shinzo Abe fit to stand a trial, according to local media reports.

Shinzo Abe murderer fit to stand trial after psych review: Reports

India and Japan are set to hold joint Air Exercise 'Veer Guardian-2023' at Japan's Hyakuri Air Base, next week in a bid to promote air defence cooperation between the two countries.

India and Japan to hold joint air exercise to promote defence cooperation

Japan on Sunday (January 8) tightened border controls further for travellers coming from mainland China. All such incoming travellers will now have to present proof of being Covid negative.

Japan makes Covid test must for travellers from China, orders quarantine for those found infected

A flight of Jetstar Airways made an emergency landing at central Japan's Chubu Centrair International Airport on Saturday (January 7) after a bomb threat, though officials said that no explosive or harmful device was found in the search after evacuation.

Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Japan after bomb threat; five injured during evacuation

A top spokesperson of the Japanese government said on Friday (January 6) said that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been invited to visit Ukraine. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a regular news conference that the invitation was given by the head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak to Japan's ambassador to Ukraine on Wednesday.

Ukraine invites Japan PM Kishida for a visit 

The top-selling tuna at Tokyo's traditional New Year auction sold for more than $270,000 on Thursday, nearly double as compared to last year price.

Japan tuna price soars past ₹ 2 crore at New Year auction

The Japanese government is taking a drastic leap in an attempt to reverse population decline in certain regions of the country. The government has now offered a package of $7500 (1 million yen) per child to families to move out of Tokyo

World Business Watch: Japan offering 1 million yen per child to head off from Tokyo

Tensions continue in the Korean peninsula and in the latest North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles. South Korea's Joint Chief's of Staff stated that it was fired into the East Sea. The Japan Coast Guards also confirmed the same.

North Korea fires three ballistic missiles, Japan Coast Guard confirms firing of missiles

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