The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Before Dragons’ Den in the UK became a global hit and America’s Shark Tank turned startup pitches into mainstream entertainment, there was Manē no Tora (Tiger of Money or Money Tigers). Launched in Japan in 2001 by Nippon TV and Sony Pictures Television, this groundbreaking show introduced the format of…

NOT a Sony, Canon or Nikon! Japanese retailer Map Camera has revealed its top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses of the past year, and the results will surprise you…

Picturesque Ginzan Onsen town sees 330,000 visitors every year

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved from a balcony window to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers, some shouting, “Banzai,” which means “long live,” while others waved small paper Japanese flags, as they gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

If the UFC returns to Japan, former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley wants in.

In New Orleans, a car rammed into a crowd early into the New Year, killing 10 and injuring dozens

A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says.

Check out these photos from RIZIN 49 on New Year's Eve in Saitama, Japan.

The 23-year-old will be MLB’s biggest prize in 2025.

Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki considering MLB offers, decision-making process ongoing. Stay updated!

On my last night in Japan, I had a front-row seat to a beak-to-tail feast – then a surprise was waiting when I went to pay