The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Dating Update: Tokyo Japan Date Night Reports Trigger Fresh Wave of Public Interest

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi fuel renewed attention after reports of a Tokyo Japan outing, sparking ongoing public interest in their relationship status.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

Storm Jangmi batters Japan: Heavy rain, strong winds causes widespread disruption, leaves 60,000 houses without power

Tropical storm Jangmi battered Japan on Wednesday with heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread disruption and extensive property damage. The storm left nearly 60,000 households without power as authorities warned of worsening weather conditions.

The Times of India · Jun 3

‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines

Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.

Euronews · Jun 3

Japan keeps traditional samurai horse festival alive by adapting to climate change

For more than a millennium, Japan has celebrated its samurai heritage with armoured horseriders charging through the countryside during its annual Soma Nomaoi festival. Up until two years ago, the tradition was threatened by soaring summer temperatures brought on by climate change. Organisers have decided to adapt, relieving riders and…

France 24 · Jun 3

Pakistan embarrassed in Japan as 'illegal' mosque inaugurated in presence of Pak ambassador now faces demolition

A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's ambassador in Japan has sparked a diplomatic and legal controversy. Japanese authorities declared the structure in Kawagoe was built without proper permissions in a restricted zone, leading to possible demolition. The Pakistan embassy clarified its non-involvement in the construction process, emphasizing adherence to local laws.

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tops 68,000 for the 1st time as Wall Street logs more records

Japan's Nikkei 225 index has topped 68,000 in early trading after U.S. stocks pushed further into record territory

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

A tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge up, Yen nears 160 per dollar

Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher, driven by renewed enthusiasm for AI-linked equities, pushing the S&P 500 to a ninth consecutive gain. The yen neared the 160-per-dollar level as traders awaited clues on Bank of Japan interest rate policy. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose amid reports of US forces intercepting Iranian…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

10 Photos of James 'Weston' Higginbotham: American Student Reported Missing in Japan

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old American student, is missing in Japan. Authorities and family are intensifying search efforts, urging public assistance and sensitivity during this distressing time.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

What Happened to James 'Weston' Higginbotham? Student's Final Movements in Japan Revealed

The search for missing American student James 'Weston' Higginbotham in Japan focuses on Yamashina Station, Kyoto, after CCTV footage and phone records reveal his last known movements.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3