The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Deepthi Jeevanji clinches gold in Aichi-Nagoya, sets Asian Para Games record in women's 400m T20 event

Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women's 400m T20 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Tuesday, setting a Games record of 56.36 seconds. Her victory marked India's fifth gold medal and first on Day 2. Japan's Niina Kanno and Akane Kato claimed silver and bronze, respectively.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Japan launches mission to explore Mars' moons and bring back samples

Japan launched a spacecraft on Tuesday on a five-year mission to explore Mars' mysterious moons, Phobos and Deimos, and bring back samples for the first time. The $578 million project aims to deliver dust, soil and rocks to Earth in 2031, potentially shedding light on how the moons formed and…

France 24 · Oct 20

‘Once-in-a-lifetime chance’: Japan launches historic mission to collect rocks from Mars’s moon Phobos

Scientists hope Martian material collected will shed light on the origins of the solar system and life on Earth

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

Woman dead and 13 injured after major crash in Japan

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The Independent UK · Oct 19

U.S. Stock Futures Climb as Chipmakers Rebound; Corporate Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.52%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +1.11% this morning as investors cautiously snapped up beaten-down chipmakers and other AI-related stocks, setting a positive tone for a busy week of corporate earnings.

Barchart · Oct 19

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei falls 2% as tech selloff, rising oil prices fuel inflation fears

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell as US technology stock losses and rising oil prices heightened inflation and interest rate concerns. Semiconductor stocks led declines, while defensive and value shares offered potential support. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighted inflation near the 2% target, keeping monetary policy expectations in focus.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Global Market: Japan bond yields fall as US tech selloff fuels safe-haven demand

Japanese government bond yields fell as a selloff in US technology stocks triggered demand for safer assets. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pledge to control debt issuance also supported sentiment, while Bank of Japan rate expectations remained in focus.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Mars Moons Exploration: Japan’s MMX to fetch Phobos soil; samples may solve moons’ origins

A Japanese space mission is set to lift off on October 20 with an ambitious goal: collect a sample from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, and bring it back to Earth for detailed scientific analysis.

The Times of India · Oct 19

Bring The Holiday To You: We've Basically Planned A Japanese Food Tour Down Under. You're Welcome

We've rounded up the best Japanese eateries and activities in Australia so you can go on holiday without ever leaving Aus.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 18

Morning Mail: Rape alleged in WA youth detention; rightwing lobby’s ‘bizarre’ campaign; and Japan’s moon mission

Former WA child detainees allege abuse; Coalition fear ads may cost them at the ballot; French government holds crisis talks over unrest

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18