Japan's economy grows at annualized 2.1% rate in first quarter, beating expectations

The growth was sharply higher compared with Reuters-polled analysts' average estimate of 1.7%, and against the 1.3% in the previous quarter.

Japan’s economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Japan has reported its economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the January-March quarter. Government data released Tuesday show Japan’s real gross domestic product, or GDP, grew 0.5% from the previous quarter.

Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.

Japan, China lead declines in foreign holdings of Treasuries in March, data shows

NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries slid in March, data from the Treasury Department showed on Monday, led by declines in holdings from Japan and China. Holdings of U.S. Treasuries slipped 1.

FIFA World Cup: FOX 4 tours Team Japan headquarters in Tokyo

FOX 4 went overseas to get a closer look at one of the teams playing in North Texas during the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Japan business visa for Indians: Short-term or long haul, everything you need to know

For Indian nationals, a Japan business visa falls into two categories: a Short-Term Business Visa for those attending meetings, conferences, or trade events, and a Business Manager Visa for those seek

Japan's economy grows at solid pace in Q1, but Iran war set to upend momentum

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the first quarter, though that momentum now faces a severe test as the full force of the energy shock from the Iran war filters through businesses and consumers.