CONTEXT Japan imports almost all its oil, meaning the spike in crude since the start of the conflict threatens to worsen the country's trade balance, diminishing the yen's appeal.

Japan is reporting a record spike in infections caused by a rare and deadly tissue-damaging bacteria. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases reported 977 cases of streptococcal toxic shock ...

FILE PHOTO: Holograms, which show different images and colours depending on the angle at which they are viewed, are seen on the new Japanese 1,000 yen banknote as the new note is displayed at a ...