The Latest Breaking News from Japan

'Gears of War: Reloaded' PS5 Version Canceled in Japan—Here's Why Xbox Made the Call

"Gears of War: Reloaded" won't hit PS5 in Japan due to strict regional ratings and platform rules. Xbox confirms the remaster is Xbox and PC-only in the country.

Player One · Jun 10, 2025

Japan finds pair of Chinese aircraft carriers conducting operations in Pacific for first time

Liaoning and Shandong seen operating beyond second chain islands

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Japanese frigate arrives in Australia as Tokyo bids for defense deal

The Japanese stealth frigate JS Yahagi has docked in Australia's northern-most city of Darwin as part of Japan’s push to secure a $6.5 billion contract to build Australia’s next-generation naval fleet

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Dollar Slightly Lower Awaiting News on US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.06%. The dollar today is slightly lower ahead of any news of progress in the US-China trade talks that are currently underway in London. Lower T-note yields today have also weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials. The markets are discounting the...

Barchart · Jun 9, 2025

Japan's Osaka Expo temporarily suspends water shows after high levels of bacteria detected

Organizers of the Expo 2025 in Osaka have suspended its popular daily fountain shows and closed a shallow pool area due to pneumonia-causing bacterial contamination that required cleaning and safety checks by the health authorities

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Japanese soldiers injured in Okinawa US military base explosion

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The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Stocks Set for Muted Open With Focus on U.S.-China Trade Talks, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.08%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.01% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as investors turn their attention to talks between the U.S. and China in London, and also await the release of key…

Barchart · Jun 9, 2025

Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa

The blast occurred while the soldiers, who specialise in handling explosives, were working at the storage facility for unexploded World War II ordnance, authorities said.

Euronews · Jun 9, 2025

Sumo row sees legendary wrestler quit Japan association to launch world project

Many regard the Mongolia-born Hakuko as the greatest champion in the sport's history

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Toyota Math: 9 Million EVs Are Just as Polluting as 27 Million Hybrids

Akio Toyoda is a man who speaks his mind. He’s been saying for years that forcing everyone to buy EVs isn’t the way forward. Toyota’s chairman is adamant that the transition can’t be rushed and that going all-in on electric vehicles would have massive repercussions across the automotive industry. He…

Motor1 · Jun 9, 2025