The companies said the transport vehicle would launch from an offshore site and could link any two points within an hour.

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and United States President Donald Trump reaffirmed their close alliance in defense and economic security during their talks in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Japan and the United States agreed to a deal on new-generation nuclear power reactors and rare earths, as Tokyo seeks a way back to export markets for its nuclear technology and both look to reduce China's dominance over key electronic components.

TIFFCOM CEO Shiina Yasushi on record growth to 322 exhibitors, the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market's success, and positioning Japan as Asia's content hub.

Westinghouse is looking at building pressurized water reactors and small modular reactors in projects worth up to $100 billion, involving Japanese suppliers like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba and IHI. A consortium that includes GE Vernova and Hitachi is also considering building small modular reactors.

Long-pacifist Japan is adopting a more muscular military stance as relations with China worsen, with Takaichi pledging to spend 2% of GDP on defense.

Trump met with Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and addressed American military personnel on a U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, before speaking to business leaders.

Hollywood execs and talent mingled with local power brokers at the glitzy event held during the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Widely viewed as a protégé of Trump’s friend Shinzo Abe, Takaichi emphasized her connection to the deceased Japanese leader as she welcomed Trump to the Akasaka Palace on Tuesday.

Donald Trump's trip to Japan has sparked fresh mockery of the president. On Tuesday, October 28, a video went viral of Trump being guided around a room inside of Tokyo's Akasaka Palace by Japan's prime minister,