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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. and Japan have struck a deal that will lower the hefty tariffs Trump had threatened to impose on goods from its Asian ally while extracting commitments for Japan to invest $ 550 billion US in the United States and open its markets to American goods. CBC | World News
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Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after party loses majority in upper house election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to remain in office on Monday after his ruling coalition suffered a bruising defeat in upper house elections, as the opposition weighed a no-confidence motion. CBC | World News
Read More »Swords leads Canada past Japan, into semis at FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup
Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Cup with an 85-65 win over Japan on Friday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women lose tough Volleyball Nations League match to unbeaten Japan in Ottawa
Canada will be aiming to level its record at 2-2 when it plays Serbia on Sunday to cap off the first week of women’s Volleyball Nations League action. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Japan just recorded its fewest annual births since it started keeping records
The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to a record low last year, according to government data released Wednesday. CBC | World News
Read More »Japan, amid an unprecedented travel boom, is starting to charge tourists more to visit
Japan surpassed 10 million visitors at the fastest pace ever this year, reaching that mark already in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen propels an unprecedented tourism boom. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada fails to qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Finals with loss to Japan
Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama defeated Kayla Cross and Rebecca Marino 6-3, 5-7 6-2 in the decisive doubles match to secure Japan a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Sunday in Tokyo. CBC | Sports News
Read More »IN PHOTOS | Sneak peek of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
Media members got a tour of the pavilions at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Wednesday, which opens to the public on April 13. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada’s Jacobs opens with victory over Japan at world men’s curling championship
Canada’s Brad Jacobs is off to a winning start at the BKT World Men’s Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Sask. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Cherry blossom season officially kicks off in Japan as first flowers bloom
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. CBC | World News
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