The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Travel in bloom: These are the best flower tourism destinations to visit in 2026

Wildflower tourism has become a popular travel trend with visitors flocking to in-bloom destinations around the world.

Euronews · Apr 24

SI:AM | White Sox Rookie Munetaka Murakami Homers Again to Continue Red-Hot Start

Plenty of people doubted whether the Japanese third baseman could adjust to MLB pitching, but he’s been one of the best hitters in the majors through the first month of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad

The complex MMX mission aims to shed light on the origins of Mars' two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, bringing Phobos material back to Earth in 2031.

Space · Apr 23

Google expands its browser assistant to more countries, and I can’t ignore how convenient this is

Gemini is now baked into Chrome across APAC, making browsing smarter and faster.

Android Central · Apr 22

Lando Norris believes Max Verstappen will stay in Formula One

Verstappen has been a huge critic of F1’s new rules and hinted at the last round in Japan that he could walk away.

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Bulletin world briefing: Hong Kong to seize $16m in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

Extremist rabbi handed role in Israel independence day celebrations Hong Kong to seize millions in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai Why was the Druzba pipeline key to unblocking €90bn in EU funds for Ukraine? Japan is offering up to 20,000 yen to single people using dating apps Deadly new…

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Japanese police arrest a South Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival

A South Korean national has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly obstructing a spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Newlywed’s ‘dream honeymoon’ becomes nightmare as she’s medically evacuated from Japan

Sarah Danh fell ill on the second day of her honeymoon

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Japan is offering up to 20,000 yen to single people using dating apps - here’s why

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The Independent UK · Apr 22

Giant invasive toads in Japan are rapidly getting bigger and scientists don’t know why

Researchers say findings challenge idea that evolutionary change happens at a glacially slow pace

The Independent UK · Apr 22