The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Angel City Complete Blockbuster Trade for Japanese Star Hina Sugita

The club bolsters its midfield during the final weeks of the NWSL season with a playoff spot on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2025

Emily Blunt Begs Agencies To Reject AI Actress Tilly Norwood After ‘Terrifying’ Film Festival Reveal

The AI artist phenomenon is nothing new in countries such as Japan and South Korea.

Bored Panda · Sep 30, 2025

The Honda Prelude Is Already Going Racing. And It's Ridiculously Powerful

The newly revived Prelude has barely been out a month, but Honda just revealed a racing version. Set to enter competition next year, the Prelude-GT is Honda’s new challenger for the top-level GT500 class of Japan’s Super GT series. It may look like the new Prelude, but this is a…

Motor1 · Sep 30, 2025

Best Asian Players on EA FC 25

Most of the best-rated Asian players in EA FC 25 come from Japan and South Korea.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2025

Honda reveals new Prelude GT500 challenger for 2026 Super GT season

Honda brings in new car to replace the Civic Type-R amid a lack of results

Motorsport · Sep 30, 2025

Trump Tariffs Drive Japanese Firms To Shift Production To US, Says Analyst: 'Firms Are Responding...'

President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy seems to be yielding positive results in Japan. The country’s export to the U.S. has dwindled, prompting Japanese firms to ramp up production in their U.S.-based subsidiaries.

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025

Xbox lead Phil Spencer reveals the 4 most-requested franchise revivals from fans — which would you like to see the most?

In a new interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer talked about Forza Horizon 6 in Japan, the Xbox Ally, and also, classic franchises like Lost Odyssey.

Windows Central · Sep 30, 2025

Japan and South Korea leaders commit to closer ties in their final summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between their countries

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Brewing giant suspends Japan operations after cyberattack

Asahi says European supply lines not affected

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Trump’s tariffs are already spurring Japanese companies to shift more production to the U.S.

“What is becoming increasingly clear, though, is that firms are responding to U.S. tariffs by stepping up production in their U.S. subsidiaries.”

Fortune · Sep 29, 2025