The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Mir to miss Japanese and Indonesian grands prix for Honda

After missing last weekend's Austrian GP, Mir will also be absent from the next two races, at Motegi and Mandalika

Autosport · Sep 22

India narrowly defeat Japan by two runs in historic T20I after tense finish

In a thrilling and unpredictable T20I match affected by rain, India clinched a narrow two-run victory over Japan. The Indian batting lineup struggled against the formidable Japanese spinners, plummeting to 32 for four in just five overs. With Charlie Hara-Hinze claiming two wickets and Ibrahim Takahashi adding another, relentless pressure…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Honda announces Joan Mir will miss the Japanese and Indonesian Grands Prix

After missing last weekend's Austrian GP, Mir will also be absent from the next two races, at Motegi and Mandalika.

Motorsport · Sep 22

Asian Games 2026: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda lose, Treesa-Gayatri win as India lose 1-3

India's women's badminton team exited the Asian Games after a quarterfinal loss. Hosts Japan defeated India with a 3-1 victory in the crucial match. PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, and Tanvi Sharma lost their respective singles encounters. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured India's lone win in the doubles tie. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Asian Games India schedule today: India vs Sri Lanka women’s cricket final, Sakshi Chaudhary boxing; check full fixtures for tuesday, September 22

Asian Games 2026 India schedule for Tuesday, September 22 includes the India vs Sri Lanka women’s cricket final, Sakshi Chaudhary’s boxing bout, India’s badminton quarter-finals against Japan, shooting, wushu, hockey, kabaddi and other events.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Asian Games 2026 Day 3 schedule: India eyes cricket gold, badminton semis and shooting medals on Sept 22

Asian Games Day 3 schedule: Indian athletes will compete across many sports at the Asian Games 2026. The women's cricket team aims for a second gold medal in their final. Badminton teams face hosts Japan in crucial quarter-final matches. Shooting events offer medal opportunities for Indian competitors throughout the day.…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

North Korea's Kim Jong Un hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korea's leader oversaw a new weapon system test on Sunday. This demonstration showcased the country's advancing military technology and preparedness. The test followed recent short-range missile launches into regional waters. South Korea and Japan condemned these actions as threats to peace. North Korea maintains its nuclear weapons status is…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

US, Japan, South Korea Forge Arctic Pact in NY Ahead of High-Stakes Trump-Xi Summit

Rubio, Motegi and Cho met in New York on an Arctic pact, Hormuz tensions and a $350B trade dispute. Here's what's confirmed — and what changed overnight.

Latin Times · Sep 21

India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: B35 bullet trains to target 350 kmph by 2030 as first B28 trains prepare to run at 249 kmph from 2027

India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: India is developing indigenous high-speed bullet trains, with B28 trainsets designed for 280 kmph and expected to begin trials in 2027, while the proposed B35 aims for a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030. The move comes as the Rs 2 lakh crore-plus…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

25th typhoon in 2026: Nearly 2 million ordered to evacuate from several Japan regions

Typhoon Dujuan has forced nearly two million Japanese residents to evacuate their homes. Over fifty thousand households lost power, and many flights were cancelled. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi postponed her US visit to manage the storm's impact. This storm is the twenty-fifth to hit Japan this year. Meteorologists link intensified…

The Times of India · Sep 21