The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East.

Fortune · Mar 5

Ten Make-or-Break Players for the World Baseball Classic Contenders

From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

This 2022 APS-C camera is outselling Sony's newest full-frame mirrorless release in Japan

The Sony A7 V sales started strong – but it can't beat Canon's ultimate enthusiast camera on the Japanese market

Digital Camera World · Mar 5

Marchesani, Gale lead Australian charge in Auckland

There are 38 players within four shots of the lead on a crowded leaderboard after one round of the Japan-Australasia Championship in Auckland.

AAP · Mar 5

Social climber: Punch the monkey starts to outgrow his Ikea plushie

Japanese baby macaque, who appeared to find comfort in the djungelskog toy after being rejected by his mother, seems to be mixing more with his peers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

In a ‘ruptured’ world order, here’s how Australia can forge new middle-power partnerships

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an impassioned pitch in the Australian parliament for middle powers like Canada and Australia to build new coalitions in the “ruptured” global order that are less reliant on the United States.

The Conversation · Mar 5

War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Several countries will bring their best rosters ever to this edition, which could upend the typical hierarchy.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Still No.1: best-selling compact camera for months beats newer, pricier rivals again

Familiar faces dominate Japan's latest sales charts, while a rugged action-ready compact camera makes a return to the top 10

Digital Camera World · Mar 4