The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Honda Reveals Its New EV’s Name And It Explains A Lot

It has the tall, narrow body of a kei car but the bulging wheel arches of a rally special stage stormer.

InsideEVs · Jul 15, 2025

How to hang a rain chain and where to place it for the best water flow – experts share tips to make it both pretty and practical

Transform your rainwater harvesting set-up into a Japanese-inspired design feature with our expert tips

Ideal Home · Jul 15, 2025

Japan lays out plan to deal with unruly foreigners

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The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Nissan Takes 'Tough But Necessary Decision' to Close a Factory

The “Re:Nissan” recovery plan, outlined a few months ago, includes reducing the number of production sites from 17 to 10. One of the factories slated for closure has now been identified, with newly appointed CEO Ivan Espinosa calling it a “tough but necessary decision.” The Oppama Plant, located in the…

Motor1 · Jul 15, 2025

Guy Shows Why Japan Is Already Living In The Future, Goes Viral (15 Pics)

Those who’ve visited Japan or even moved there notice dozens of small details and technologies that make everyday life that much easier, far more comfortable, and convenient.

Bored Panda · Jul 15, 2025

Nissan is closing flagship Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs

The factory in Oppama, Japan, employs approximately 2,400 people, who will lose their jobs in March 2028. Car production will move to another Nissan plant in southwestern Japan.

Euronews · Jul 15, 2025

Nissan to close its Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs

Nissan says it is closing its flagship factory in Oppama, Japan, to cut costs and moving all its production there to another plant in southwestern Japan

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Typhoon Nari lashes northern Japan with strong winds and heavy rain

Nari is first typhoon to make landfall on Japan’s northern main island since 2016

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Skidding Nissan To Halt Production At Japanese Plant

Struggling auto giant Nissan said Tuesday it will stop production at its plant at Oppama in Japan at the end of its 2027 fiscal year.

International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025

Japan's 10-Year Yield Hits 1.59%, Highest Since 2008 — Lawrence McDonald Warns Global Bond 'Anchor' Is Breaking Amid Stimulus, Tariff Jitters

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield soared above 1.59% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since 2008, as markets price in potential fiscal stimulus ahead of the July 20 Upper House election. The surge comes despite the Ministry of Finance reducing super-long bond issuances, signaling strong upward pressure on shorter-term rates.

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025