The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Chip designer Jim Keller says Intel still has 'a lot of work to do' — would consider it for Tenstorrent AI chip production, already in talks with TSMC, Rapidus, and Samsung for 2nm tech

Chip design startup Tenstorrent has announced it'll work with TSMC and Samsung for its next-generation 2nm chips. It will also work with Japanese firm, Rapidus, and would consider Intel in the future, once it has a more defined roadmap.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 3, 2025

Sold out: Japan is running out of Asahi beer because of a cyberattack

Major Japanese beverage producer Asahi says it has been hit by a cyberattack that left its operations disrupted for the fifth day on Friday.

Euronews · Oct 3, 2025

Raiders of the Arc: Japan hopes to end elusive 50-year quest in Paris

As an example of persistence in the face of painful and bitter experience, there is little to match it in international sport

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman as LDP seeks change

The new party president is still likely to become prime minister because the LDP still has the most seats in the lower house

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Nvidia and Fujitsu agree to work together on AI robots and other technology

U.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, have agreed to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other innovations

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry due to cyber attack – reports

The attack forced the company to halt production at most of its 30 factories nationwide, including those producing its signature beer

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025

How to make chicken karaage with MasterChef winner Tim Anderson

Find out how to make the ultimate chicken karaage, aka Japanese crispy chicken thighs

Woman & Home · Oct 2, 2025

ASRock issues longer warranty amid failing CPU controversy — but only in Japan

Just after Gamers Nexus dropped a video about CPU failures on ASRock motherboards, the company started offering extended warranties.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 2, 2025

Elon Musk's Wealth Now Dwarfs The GDP Of 83% Of Countries

Elon Musk just made history. The Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX visionary officially became the first person to surpass $500 billion in net worth, a figure so enormous it exceeds the GDP of roughly 83% of the world's nations. Only about 28–32 countries boast economies larger than Musk's fortune, which…

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan

When Shohei Ohtani stepped onto the field at the Tokyo Dome in March 2025, he wasn’t just playing a game – he was carrying forward more than 100 years of baseball ties between the U.S. and Japan.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025