The Latest Breaking News from Japan

A story about North Korea and Japan, an exhilarating political film and a funny spy thriller – the three best releases of 2025

In 2025, there was a lot of excellent art and culture to rave about.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025

S&P Futures Muted With U.S. GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, steadying after a three-day rally as investors await a trio of reports delayed by the government shutdown, with a particular focus on the initial estimate of third-quarter GDP.

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025

Japan to double number of years foreigners must live in the country before attaining citizenship

Proposed immigration rules would make approval of citizenship applications contingent on ‘good conduct’ and up to officials’ discretion

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Japan's new flagship H3 rocket fails to put geolocation satellite into orbit

Japan's space agency says its H3 rocket has failed to place a navigation satellite into orbit

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Japanese ski resort to fine disruptive tourists amid huge surge in visitor numbers

Hakuba has seen tourist numbers jump eight-fold in just one year

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies aged 105

Schab was a 21-year-old navy musician aboard USS Dobbin when Japan carried out surprise attack in 1941

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025

This compact camera claims back-to-back top spots in Japan's best-seller list

One of Japan's most consistent compact cameras makes it to number one (again) on Yodobashi's best-sellers ranking

Digital Camera World · Dec 20, 2025

Central Asia and Japan discuss new cooperation formats at inaugural Tokyo summit

Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.

Euronews · Dec 20, 2025

Uzbekistan and Japan announce new cooperation projects worth over €11 billion

The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

Euronews · Dec 19, 2025

Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

Euronews · Dec 19, 2025