The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.

AAP · Mar 15

Venezuela 8, Japan 5: Venezuela Eliminates Japan and Shohei Ohtani From WBC

The Shohei Ohtani-led Japan squad attempts to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East

Formula One now set for five-week gap between Japan and Miami, with no races at all in April

Evening Standard · Mar 15

North Korea fires missiles into the sea as US and South Korea conduct military drills

Missiles were launched from an area near the capital Pyongyang, according to South Korea’s military

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14

North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan amid military drill tensions

North Korea launched about ten unidentified ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Times of India · Mar 14

Pentagon Sends 2,200 Marines, Tripoli Amphibious Group Toward Middle East

The Pentagon has ordered a Marine expeditionary unit with about 2,200 Marines and three Navy amphibious warships from Japan toward the Middle East.

International Business Times · Mar 13

Japanese furniture brand reveals the Electric Gaming Bed 2, the 'forbidden layout' built for the 'supremely decadent'

Wouldst thou like to recline deliciously?

PC Gamer · Mar 13

F1 close to cancelling Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs due to Middle East conflict

It is highly unlikely that the races in the Middle East will be replaced, leaving the sport with a five-week void between Japan and Miami.

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Unbeaten since launch, this new full-frame camera has been a top seller for three straight months, taking Japan by storm

Since its release in December, the Sony A7 V has topped every best-selling ranking at this major Japanese retailer... Could it be 2026's best-selling camera?

Digital Camera World · Mar 13

Hooked by Asako Yuzuki: a biting tale of female loneliness and obsession

After the sensational reception of her novel Butter (2017, translated into English in 2024), Asako Yuzuki is back with Hooked (translated by Polly Barton) – a novel about loneliness and the sometimes twisted and complicated relationships between women.

The Conversation · Mar 13