The Latest Breaking News from Japan

In April 1941, a group of Japanese invading forces in China gang-raped Zhao Runmei in northern Shanxi province. The soldiers had first killed Zhao’s foster parents in front of her, stabbing her father’s throat with a bayonet and slashing the back of her mother’s head. And then the attack on…

The app will have strict prerequisites to help fight scams and misrepresentation.

A tall metal fence will be built to control unruly tourists who have annoyed locals at a popular Mount Fuji photo spot, a Japanese official said Thursday.

This Japanese outfielder might have the most staggering throw in all of baseball.

BKFC and RIZIN have already exchanged talent, with a former UFC title challenger set to make his bareknuckle debut in Japan.

The auto industry is set for solid growth due to rapid urbanization, the rising popularity of electric vehicles, and increased new vehicle sales. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy top auto stocks, such as Isuzu Motors (ISUZY), AB Volvo (VLVLY), and Subaru (FUJHY). Read more.

Japan faces a critical decline in birth rates, prompting urgent action to address demographic challenges and societal norms.

The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eight straight year in 2023

The consumer finance sector is projected to experience solid growth and expansion, driven by easy access to loans and credit facilities and the emergence of advanced digital financial platforms. Amid this backdrop, growth-oriented investors could consider adding consumer finance stocks Nomura Holdings (NMR), WEX Inc. (WEX), and ORIX (IX) to…