The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan warns citizens in China to stay vigilant as row over Taiwan remarks deepens

Advisory comes after Beijing’s travel alert sparks mass cancellations of flights to Japan

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Chinese travellers cancel hundreds of thousands of trips to Japan amid rising tensions

Chinese airlines offer free cancellations and film releases postponed after Japanese PM’s comments on Taiwan

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

Thai influencer sparks backlash dancing shirtless on car roof in Japan

A Thai influencer with 6.4 million Facebook followers has been accused of inappropriate behaviour after he posted a video of himself dancing shirtless on the roof of a car at a popular tourist viewpoint in Japan on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2025

As Tokyo embraces a 4-day workweek to fight 'death by overwork,' Japan’s new prime minister just called a 3 a.m. meeting

The Japanese leader only sleeps two to four hours a night—and has personally pledged to ditch work-life balance in favor of “work, work, work.”

Fortune · Nov 17, 2025

Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp

The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

How Adrien Fourmaux’s WRC Japan exit proves mental strength is vital in motorsport

It isn’t often a driver remains upbeat after a cruel retirement, like the one that befell Fourmaux at Rally Japan. But his reaction to the setback showed his mental resilience - which is a skill that can be vital in the WRC and motorsport

Motorsport · Nov 17, 2025

Why Fourmaux remained so positive after WRC Rally Japan exit

It isn’t often a driver remains upbeat after a cruel retirement, one that befell Adrien Fourmaux at Rally Japan. But his reaction to the setback showed his mental resilience and how he wants to use that positivity to help himself and Hyundai in the WRC

Autosport · Nov 17, 2025

Japan's 12-Figure Fiscal Bazooka Could Lift Bitcoin — But The Chart Says "Not Yet"

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back above $95,000 amid Japan announcing a policy shift that could reshape global liquidity.

Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025

What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition

The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Ivan Ramen: Star chef from New York to open first London restaurant after Netflix fame

On the menu will be a London beef bun inspired by East End bagel shops

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025