The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Power bank fire on Alaska Airlines flight causes major delay

Flight AS2117 from Wichita to Seattle was forced to divert

The Independent UK · Feb 25

New luxury tourist train launches in Japan connecting visitors to sacred heritage site

Nankai Electric Railways will shuttle visitors to Koyasan from 24 April

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Punch The Monkey Is No Longer Alone! Japan Zoo Now Gets 6,000 Visitors Daily, All Wanting To See Him

Discover how Punch, the viral Japanese macaque, is transitioning from a plush toy to real social interactions at Ichikawa City Zoo.

International Business Times UK · Feb 25

Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

Asian shares are mostly higher, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high, as investors were cheered by an overnight Wall Street rally that seemed to reflect optimism about the artificial-intelligence boom

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Bulletin world briefing: How Mexico killed cartel leader and virus kills 72 Thailand tigers

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. How the Mexican army killed the country’s most wanted cartel leader Thailand investigating virus that killed 72 tigers at tourist parks New Zealand insurance firm sanctioned by UK over links to Russian oil IKEA selling out of orangutan…

The Independent UK · Feb 24

First images of Samyang lens trio leaked ahead of CP+ show and you won't guess their focal lengths and fast apertures!

Images of 20-50mm f/2.0 zoom, a 200mm f/1.8 prime and a 300mm f/4.0 telephoto have been leaked ahead of this week’s CP+ trade show in Japan

Digital Camera World · Feb 24

Xbox partners with Tokyo Drift's Sung Kang for Forza Horizon 6 sweepstakes — want to win a Japanese car culture adventure?

Xbox partners with Sung Kang of Tokyo Drift fame to give away a supercharged trip to Japan to experience the best of the country's thriving car culture (with lots of snacks) for ten lucky winners.

Windows Central · Feb 24

43 Gorgeous Sunset Photos From Around The World Shared By This Community

Sunsets are one of the little things everyone enjoys. A fleeting moment of beauty and calm, bathed in the prettiest colors. But capturing them is an art in and of itself.

Bored Panda · Feb 24

‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today

The director and ex-Japanese Red Army militant discusses his new film Escape, about the anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, the frustrations of radical film-making and progressive politics

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 1,000+ Custom Logos: Here's How to Get Yours

Pokémon's 30th anniversary features custom logos for every Pokémon, Super Bowl promos, Japan events, and FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch.

Player One · Feb 24