The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan deploys its first F-35B fighter jets to bolster defenses in the south

Japan has received its first three F-35B stealth fighter jets at an air base in the south

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Japan tech giant SoftBank Group sees better fortunes on surging AI stocks

Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group has reported a $2.9 billion profit for the April-June quarter, rebounding from a loss a year earlier, as its investments benefited from the craze for artificial intelligence

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Toyota warns of £7.1bn hit from Trump tariffs as it cuts profit forecast

Japanese carmaker cuts operating profit guidance by 16% day after rival Honda reported 50% drop in profits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

TSMC employees reportedly stole 2nm trade secrets to share with Rapidus — accused are said to have shared 'hundreds of process integration technical photos'

TSMC is probing an alleged leak of 2nm process integration images to Japan's Rapidus, though the data's content, impact, and Rapidus's involvement remain uncertain.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 6, 2025

‘Apocalyptic’ pictures of Gaza’s devastation echo the destruction of the Hiroshima bomb 80 years on

IN FOCUS: Palestinians have been represented for the first time at a memorial for the bomb dropped on Japan, amid warnings the world has not learned the lessons from 80 years ago. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Scottish activists mark 80 years since atomic bombings with new 'peace garden'

Activists in Glasgow have marked the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings at the opening of a new garden

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

Is this the golden era in Japanese women's golf?

Is this the golden era in Japanese women's golf? Four Japanese golfers have now won a ladies major over the last two years.

The Sports Daily · Aug 6, 2025

Hiroshima mayor warns world is repeating nuclear mistakes: ‘Please witness the reality’

Kazumi Matsui denounces ‘flagrant disregard’ of lessons from tragedies of history on 80th anniversary of nuclear bombing

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Japan's Honda forecasts drop in profits despite strong US auto sales

Honda has reported its profit in the last quarter was half of what it was a year earlier, as automakers were hit by 25% tariffs on vehicle exports to the United States

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Kodak outsells Fujifilm in Japan's compact camera market – but doesn't lead in revenue terms

Explore the top 10 compact cameras in Japan in this newly-released sales and revenue report

Digital Camera World · Aug 6, 2025