The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Tropical storm Jangmi hits Southwestern Japan: Injures 9 in Japan, people urged to evacuate, leaves thousands without power

Typhoon Jangmi, a severe tropical storm, battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday. The storm cut off power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The population of the city of Miyazaki on the island of Okinawa were urged to evacuate. Some 17,000 households on…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Japanese intolerance of Muslims up as population doubles

KYODO — Discrimination toward foreign residents in Japan has expanded from Koreans and Kurds to Muslims as their population has estimated to have nearly doubled in recent years, according to observers and community members.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2

'Resident Evil's' Next Game May be Set In Japan After Years of Western Settings, Says Report

The next Resident Evil game may be set in Japan after focusing heavily on western settings through the years, according to a report.

Player One · Jun 2

Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup funding

Japan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies, especially in fintech. This move comes as other major investors have slowed their activity. MUFG's initiative aims to fill this gap, backing India's digital growth. The fund could…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Crown Prince Haakon Says Princess Ingrid Alexandra Is Leaving School in Australia Due to Her Mom's Worsening Health

The future King is also cutting his official trip to Japan short amid Crown Princess Mette-Marit's struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Marie Claire · Jun 1

SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company on AI boom

SoftBank Group has become Japan's most valuable company, surpassing Toyota Motor. This shift highlights investor excitement for artificial intelligence. SoftBank's shares surged, while Toyota's stock declined. The move signals a preference for AI-linked businesses. Japan's memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings also benefits from AI demand.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Capcom producer teases a Resident Evil based in Japan: "It might make an appearance at some point"

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GamesRadar · Jun 1

Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards – and why it's only the beginning

And the winner is: Crunchyroll's answer to the Oscars understands why anime is becoming mainstream

Total Film · Jun 1

Captain Kushwaha scores twice as India beat Korea 4-1 in U-18 Asia Cup

India's U-18 men's hockey team secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Korea in the U-18 Asia Cup. Captain Ketan Kushwaha scored twice, with Varinder Singh and Shahrukh Ali also finding the net. This win places India level on points with Korea and Japan in Pool A. India's next match is…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Typhoon Jangmi mapped: Where powerful storm will hit in Japan as flights cancelled

Around 17,000 households in Okinawa and more than 30,000 in the southwestern Kagoshima region affected by power cuts

The Independent UK · Jun 1