The increase is intended to fund measures to address issues arising from the surge in foreign tourism in Japan.

Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move ...

China has responded to comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan about Taiwan with economic reprisal and island ...

Takaichi has, within just weeks of taking office, repeatedly made provocative statements and taken irresponsible moves ...