The Latest Breaking News from Japan

‘They’re sweating’: Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups

Pegasus Tech Ventures is quadrupling the corporate venture fund it manages for Japanet, the Japanese television shopping group.

Fortune · Apr 21

Is Sanae Takaichi’s honeymoon period over?

Japan’s prime minister still enjoys high public approval but reports say her policy proposals and refusal to consult senior party members are inflaming internal opposition against her

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Haseko Takes 30% Stake in U.S. Sunbelt Apartment Developer Trinsic Residential

The deal, closed April 15 via subsidiary Haseko North America, shifts the Japanese builder from passive equity investor to active operating partner in Sunbelt rental housing development.

International Business Times · Apr 21

Japan scraps limits on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift

Japan seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defence partners

The Independent UK · Apr 21

'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

AAP · Apr 21

Bulletin PM briefing: ‘Staggered’ Starmer’s struggles and will Trump’s blockade be lifted?

‘Staggered’ Starmer admits to MPs that he was wrong to appoint Mandelson. Trump ‘could end Strait of Hormuz blockade’ to revive Iran peace talks. Japan tsunami warning latest as people told to avoid the coast after 7.5-magnitude earthquake. MAGA influencer who burned Quran with flamethrower banned from entering UK. Former…

The Independent UK · Apr 20

One Japanese town sorts waste into 40 different categories. How does Australia’s recycling compare?

Kerbside wheelie bins have been used in Australia since the 1980s but the recycling rate is stuck at 44%. Will another recycling bin make a difference?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20

Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for megaquake after tsunami warnings

Authorities warned that the chances of another earthquake are 10 times higher than normal

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Japan tsunami warning latest as people told to avoid the coast after 7.5-magnitude earthquake

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The Independent UK · Apr 20

Japan issues ‘huge’ earthquake advisory after powerful 7.5 tremor; 80 cm tsunami recorded—top developments

Japan issued a special advisory warning of a heightened risk of a "huge" earthquake following a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor off its northern coast. The quake triggered tsunami alerts and evacuations, though no major damage or injuries were reported. Officials stressed preparedness while urging residents to continue daily life.

The Times of India · Apr 20