The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Families Mourn 40 Years Since Deadly Japan Airlines Crash

Family members of victims in the world's deadliest single-aircraft accident hiked Tuesday to the mountainous site in Japan where the plane went down, as the country marked 40 years since the tragedy that killed 520 people.

International Business Times · Aug 12, 2025

Inflation Report: Consumer Prices Up 2.7% Annually, Meeting Expectations

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.06%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.02% this morning as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Barchart · Aug 12, 2025

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle shows off more of its main battle as it gets closer and closer to making box office history in Japan

Tanjiro takes on another fearsome demon in new look at Infinity Castle

Total Film · Aug 12, 2025

Several people reported missing after powerful rains lash southern Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to "prioritise actions to save your lives" as heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides in the country's south.

Euronews · Aug 11, 2025

Walkers launches two surprise new crisp flavours for the first time in decades

Inspired by the flavours of Japan and India, the new flavours join the Walkers range for good

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Japan moves to evacuate millions of people as torrential rain triggers flooding and landslides

Streets and neighbourhoods in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu submerged under about a metre of water

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

British F-35 stealth jet makes emergency landing in Japan after mid-air malfunction

F-35B Lightning from HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier is second British stealth fighter to make emergency landing in a foreign country in less than two months

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Japan rocked by bullying scandal after team withdraws from high school baseball tournament

Koryo high pulled out of the popular competition after an outcry over reports that some of its members had bullied a junior player

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025

Heavy rains in southern Japan cause flooding and mudslides, and leave several people missing

Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu have caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and impacting travel during a Buddhist holiday week

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025