The tariffs add another layer of uncertainty for consumers already hesitating due to the yen's weakness and inflation.

Prashant Sharma, an Indian neuroscience research student, moved to Tokyo in 2023 to pursue a PhD at the University of Tokyo.

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the US central bank head and made conciliatory comments on his trade war with China.

Chip shares won big, with Tokyo Electron and Advantest the Nikkei’s two top movers in index-point terms. Nintendo jumped 5.4% ...