The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Marvel Rivals Season 4 launch: our live coverage of the new update, Angela, and early impressions

Here's what you need to know about Marvel Rivals Season 4, its new Hero, and what's changed.

TechRadar · Sep 11, 2025

Dollar Undercut by Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today gave up overnight gains and is down by -0.24%. The dollar retreated today after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3.75-year high and Aug CPI was right on expectations, cementing expectations for at least a 25 bp rate cut by the Fed...

Barchart · Sep 11, 2025

The Kawasaki Eliminator 400 Gets a New Special Edition Variant...In Japan

Kawasaki has just released a special Plaza Edition of the Eliminator 400 in Japan. It gets USB-C charging, a built-in dash cam, and a special colorway.

RideApart · Sep 11, 2025

World Athletics Championships move road race start times over high heat fears

Japan has experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1898

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Inoue vs Akhmadaliev: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks today

‘The Monster’ returns home to Japan for latest defence of his undisputed super-bantamweight titles

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

AP photos show women in Japan working to break down barriers in ancient, tradition-bound sumo

For centuries, sumo's deep links with the Shinto religion barred women from entering the ring, let alone allowing them to participate.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Japanese women struggle to find a place in the Japanese sumo world

Sumo is more than a sport in Japan; it's a sacred tradition

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Dollar Little Changed Ahead of the US August CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar found support on Wednesday on an increase in safe-haven demand from an escalation of geopolitical risks in Europe after Poland shot down Russian drones that had entered its airspace. However, the dollar gave up most of its advance...

Barchart · Sep 10, 2025

Anime is more mainstream than ever, and Demon Slayer stands out as the franchise to beat

With Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle about to explode into cinemas, here's how Demon Slayer became the most successful anime in the world

Total Film · Sep 10, 2025

One Year of Mauricio Pochettino: Five Mistakes That Have Held the USMNT Back

The USMNT have largely struggled under Mauricio Pochettino as the FIFA World Cup approaches.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10, 2025