The Japanese government, not companies, is poised to back U.S. infrastructure projects of the president’s choosing.

Sanseito is most popular among 18 to 39-year-olds, with men favouring the party more than women, according to a poll conducted by public broadcaster NHK, a trend increasingly seen among support for right-wing parties in democracies worldwide.

Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence. The revered colorful weaving style associated with “The Tale of Genji” of the 11th-century Heian era,

Shigeru Ishiba denied he had decided to quit after a source and media reports said he planned to announce his resignation to take responsibility for a bruising upper house election defeat.

But more big tests loom with trade talks still continuing between the Trump administration and counterparts in China and the European Union.

On any list of central bankers dying to get off this crazy thing called 2025, Japan’s Kazuo Ueda deserves a spot at the very top.

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are turning heads on the streets of New York City, delivering satirical looks as they reprise their iconic roles as Miranda Priestly and Andrea “Andy” Sachs for the ongoing production of The Devil Wears Prada 2. Cast members spotted filming have included Stanley Tucci, who reprises his role as the …

Led by the former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida, the company made its European debut with “Giselle,” showing itself the equal of major international troupes.