The Latest Breaking News from Japan

What Is Shou Sugi Ban? This Japanese Technique Looks Amazing, but Also Makes Your Timber Finishes So Much More Durable, too

From the process to what it means in the world of design, here is everything you'll want to know about this ancient technique

Livingetc · Aug 26, 2025

Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US

Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025

Deaths Could Spell End For Japanese Boxing, Says Commission Chief

Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told AFP following the deaths of two fighters.

International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025

The Switch 2's controversial game-key cards prove to be a preservation nightmare as Japan's national library refuses to use them

It's almost as if they are bad alternative to physical games

GamesRadar · Aug 25, 2025

This camera takes it all: Sony A7C II best-selling mirrorless camera AGAIN!

Yodobashi Camera announced the best-selling list of mirrorless cameras in July – let's take a look at the ranking, and put the chart in perspective

Digital Camera World · Aug 25, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Fed Rate-Cut Optimism Fades, Nvidia Earnings and U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.32% this morning, pointing to a slightly lower open on Wall Street after last Friday’s rally as some of the optimism around expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts faded.

Barchart · Aug 25, 2025

Bitcoin ETFs Coming To Japan? Regulator To Propose 20% Flat Crypto Gains Tax, 'Financial Product' Status: Report

Japan’s market regulator is preparing to propose a revision to the nation’s tax code, potentially opening the door for domestic cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, according to a report dated Friday.

Benzinga · Aug 25, 2025

Bill Gates-Founded Energy Venture, Backed By Likes Of Jeff Bezos And Jack Ma, Is Working With Japan To Commercialize Hydrogen

Breakthrough Energy, a U.S. nonprofit founded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, will partner with Japan's government to support decarbonization research beginning in fiscal 2026, with a focus on moving homegrown technologies from labs to market.

Benzinga · Aug 25, 2025

Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how does it work?

The site in Fukuoka is only the second power plant of its type in the world, harnessing the power of osmosis to run a desalination plant in the city

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: New Zealand make early statement as Ireland and South Africa win

Day three of the Women's Rugby World Cup has seen the holders put their rivals on notice

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025