14, 2025. (Mainichi/Akihiro Hirata) TOKYO -- The support rate for the Cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba increased to 30%, according to a nationwide opinion poll conducted by the ...

By choosing a Japanese glass tea set, you’re not just acquiring a vessel; you’re embracing a rich cultural heritage and elevating your tea-drinking experience to new heights of refinement and ...

The government is considering measures to prompt Japanese green tea farmers to shift more production to "tencha" leaves that can be ground into matcha powder, from "sencha," commonly consumed in Japan ...

The Ishiba Cabinet’s approval rating jumped to 40 percent from 33 percent after the summit with U.S. President Donald Trump did not create any unexpected problems for Japan, an Asahi Shimbun ...

The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles ...

Strong U.K. GDP and industrial production lift GBP futures. Dan Deming discusses the pound, which reached a year-to-date closing high, amid broad U.S. dollar weakness.

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The story of Japanese green tea venturing into Europe unfolds as a tale of ambition, cultural adaptation and sustainability. Oi Ocha, the flagship product of Itoen, has been a household name in ...

Feb. 12 (UPI) --Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday Japan has formally asked the United States for an exemption of Trump administration 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.