The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in the day as it concludes its monetary policy meeting.

JAL will partner with American Airlines on the new flight from Tokyo Narita, which supplements its existing service from Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Japan Airlines is dramatically increasing flight connections to the U.S. for the summer, which means getting to Japan will be easier than ever.

The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC’s survey from Jan 15-20, which saw an overwhelming majority of economists predict a hike.

Japan’s core inflation rate rose to a 16-month high at 3% in December, year on year, boosting the case for a rate hike from the Bank of Japan.

Daiso, which has been growing in popularity on social media, will open two locations in Illinois, one at Hinsdale Lake Commons in Willowbrook and another at Silver Glen Crossing in South Elgin.

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas

After a weekend of celebrating Sammy Sosa and the arrival of Kyle Tucker at Cubs Convention, spring training is now squarely in focus. Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa, Ariz., in less than three weeks to prepare for Opening Day in Japan against a loaded defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers team.

Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin flying between Tokyo Narita and Chicago O'Hare on May 31. The airline also will increase lift from other U.S. cities to Japan, which is red-hot as a tourist destination.

The Chicago Cubs will begin their season in Japan by playing the reigning World Series Champions the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB Japan Series. The series will contain many storylines that fans should be excited to watch for.

Chicago Cubs' outfielder Seiya Suzuki negotiated over his role, addressing discontent over being designated as a DH. Manager Craig Counsell confirms the adjustment, emphasizing Suzuki’s value and his agreement,

Roki Sasaki's fastball regularly reached 100 mph, his right arm a whirling force of nature. The Dodgers were smitten. Sasaki could eventually be the best pitcher in the world, team officials told one another.