The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japanese strike-back capabilities and coastal defences to be boosted while Beijing accuses Tokyo of fuelling a ‘space arms race’

Shares are mixed in Asia, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 trading near record high levels after Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget plan exceeding $58 billion for the coming fiscal year

The 94-time Japan Golf Tour winner and World Golf Hall of Famer has passed away at the age of 78, it has been confirmed

When December 25 comes around, queues spill out of every KFC in Tokyo. So when Queenie Shaikh’s visit happened to fall over the festive period, she couldn’t resist joining in to see what all the fuss is about

Japanese PC shops have temporarily halted sales on BTO (built-to-order) computers, citing difficulties in keeping up with demand. Worldwide component shortages have not only made prices skyrocket, but they fluctuate so much that it's useless to offer quotes to customers where inventories are drying up.

"Another studio in Japan were going to do it, take our code and do GTA: Tokyo."

Many associate the holiday with roast turkey or ham, a traditional Christmas menu looks vastly different depending on where you find yourself. Italians celebrate Christmas Eve with what's known as the 'Feast of the Seven Fishes.' But if you head over to Japan, you might be surprised to see families…

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

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.