The Japanese government said it is responding to "crimes and nuisances committed by some foreigners and inappropriate use of various systems."

A poor showing by the coalition could shake investor confidence in the world’s fourth-largest economy and disrupt critical trade talks with the United States, analysts say.

Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the perception there are too many has prompted the creation of a new task force, as competition for votes heats up ahead of Sunday’s national election.

With his calls to limit foreign workers, fight globalism and put “Japanese First,” Sohei Kamiya has brought a fiery right-wing populism to Japan’s election on Sunday.

By Junko Fujita and Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Heading into the most consequential Japanese upper house election in memory and a possible defeat for the coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,

From chilled ramen to flowing noodles caught with chopsticks, these regional specialties blend flavour, fun and centuries of heat-beating wisdom.

Japan’s voters will deliver a verdict on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s 10 months in office on Sunday, in an upper house election that takes place amid simmering discontent over inflation and unresolved negotiations with the US on tariffs.

Australia have claimed their first-ever FIBA Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Japan 88 79 in a thrilling and physical final in Shenzhen.