The Latest Breaking News from Japan

The common US medications that are banned overseas and what to know ahead of your next trip

Popular over-the-counter medications, such as Sudafed and Benadryl, may not be legal in other countries

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Just when I think I've seen everything, Nintendo breaks out wooden amiibo baby toys

This is a warning to parents, because Nintendo just made a range of Super Mario baby toys

GamesRadar · Aug 8, 2025

Deltarune's beloved Spamton is everywhere and Persona 3 fans are turning Japan's real-life Port Island into a JRPG mural in this viral web app that's seeing pixel artists literally take over the world

Wplace.live lets you cover the world map in pixels, and people have been making some seriously impressive stuff

GamesRadar · Aug 8, 2025

How the Tariffs on Japan Could Affect Auto Prices

Will tariffs on Japan make cars more expensive? Here’s what you need to know before buying your next vehicle.

GOBankingRates · Aug 8, 2025

Japan sees nearly a million more deaths than births as demographic crisis deepens

Asian country suffers steepest annual population decline on record

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

US To Rectify 'Regrettable' Error In Japanese Tariff Order, Promises To Refund Excess Duties

The U.S. government has pledged to rectify a presidential executive order, which will result in the removal of overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods.

Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 08 August: Miners steady index, Flutter falls despite upgrade

Stronger mining stocks and hopes for a positive session in New York today helped to shore up the FTSE 100 index after yesterday’s rates-led setback.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Travel by train in Japan to the most impressive fireworks festivals in the world

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’

Euronews · Aug 8, 2025

Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo's Nikkei jumps 2%

Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect Thursday did not match an agreement between Washington and Tokyo

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Japanese warships visit New Zealand's capital for the first time in almost 90 years

Japanese warships on Friday docked in New Zealand’s capital for the first time in almost 90 years

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025