The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Pokemon might soon require government ID in Japan to prevent TCG scalping

The system arrives in August

GamesRadar · May 21

Dollar Gains as Crude Rallies and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 6-week high today and is up by +0.31%. Doubts over a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in...

Barchart · May 21

Forza Horizon 6 wows an OG Silent Hill lead and other Japanese players with its realistic setting: "It's so Japanese, it's almost too Japanese. It feels like everyday life"

Players are astounded by all the minor details

GamesRadar · May 21

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei rallies on fresh optimism over AI, Iran peace talks

Japan's Nikkei surged 3.14% on Thursday, its largest gain in two weeks, driven by renewed enthusiasm for technology stocks and easing geopolitical tensions. Gains were boosted by Nvidia's strong sales forecast, an averted Samsung strike, and reports of OpenAI's potential IPO, with SoftBank Group leading advancers.

The Economic Times · May 21

Japan records bigger exports and imports in April, despite oil supply concerns

Japan has reported its exports soared nearly 15% in April from a year earlier as its trade remained robust despite worries over supplies of oil and gas due to the war in Iran

The Independent UK · May 21

Belite Bio Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Belite Bio (NASDAQ:BLTE) said it has begun a rolling New Drug Application submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Tinlarebant in Stargardt disease, while also accelerating preparations for a potential commercial launch. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Chairman and

MarketBeat · May 20

'We cannot make them fast enough': Japan can't get enough of these $4,000 robot wolves used to scare off bears, even if they look like something from your worst nightmare

Japan’s rising bear attacks triggered overwhelming demand for terrifying robotic wolves designed to scare dangerous animals from populated communities.

TechRadar · May 20

Quote of the day by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho: ‘Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what…’ Why chasing wisdom matters more than copying successful people

Quote of the day: Part of what makes Matsuo Bashō’s words feel timeless is their emotional honesty. Many people today experience pressure to follow established paths in their careers, social lives and creative pursuits. Imitation can feel comforting because it offers a sense of safety and certainty.

The Economic Times · May 20

This luxury Kyoto hotel is a quiet sanctuary shaped by 800 years of history

HOTELS: The Four Seasons Kyoto is the perfect place to escape the city and relax, finds Niki Cottrell

The Independent UK · May 20

Toyota “nervous” of Hyundai threat ahead of WRC gravel season run

Seven consecutive gravel events will conclude the WRC season after next week’s visit to Japan, and these will be pivotal in the 2026 title fight between Toyota and Hyundai

Motorsport · May 20