The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan's palace confirms former princess Mako has first baby

Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

48 Japanese Inventions That Show Off How Distinct The Country Is From Any Other Place

If you were wondering what to visit in East Asia, this list shows why Japan is a first round contender.

Bored Panda · May 30, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Lower on Renewed Tariff Concerns, U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.17% this morning as investors grappled with fresh uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge.

Barchart · May 30, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Flood of North Korean arms to Russia, say US, Japan and others

20,000 cargo containers of ammo, shells, missiles and gear sent, says watchdog replacing UN panel scuppered by Moscow. What we know on 1,192

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025

Potty wars! Japan’s popular toilet makers set aim on a new target...the American bottom

Toto, which makes the Washlet – or bidet – has seen a dramatic increase in popularity of its products in America, all thanks to social media

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

The quest to preserve Japan's lost Final Fantasy 7 spin-off just gave us what might be the first-ever footage of its Chocobo racing minigame

Before Crisis is getting closer to full preservation every day

GamesRadar · May 29, 2025

A Japanese audio company just launched 'world-first' triple-hybrid driver headphones, with an amazing 140 hours of battery life – plus a special edition version with J-pop star Hyde

As if hybrid drivers in wireless headphones weren't fancy enough, here are "tribrid" drivers

TechRadar · May 29, 2025

Japanese ambassador pictured eating Haggis and teacakes during Scotland visit

Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese ambassador to the UK, is currently visiting Scotland, where he has been pictured eating some classic Scottish foods

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group

Japanese Prime Minsiter Shigeru Ishiba has showed a determination to defend rules-based free and multilateral trade systems and take a leadership role to expand the Asia-Pacific trade group at a time of deepening tensions and divisions over U.S. tariff and trade wars

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

“Our goal is to help lead the next generation!” Babymetal are on the cover of the new Metal Hammer as they prepare to unleash star-studded new album Metal Forth

Japan’s biggest metal band and their special guests take us inside the exciting new album, only in the new issue of Metal Hammer

Metal Hammer · May 29, 2025