The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Ancient example of printed text to be displayed in Melbourne: ‘It unites us all’

A Japanese prayer scroll dating back more than 1,250 years has been acquired by the State Library of Victoria and will feature alongside other rare books items in an exhibition later this month

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2025

Japan's Ayomi Sato Makes History With Two Hitless Innings in Canadian Baseball Debut

Japan’s Ayomi Sato became the first woman to pitch in a professional men’s baseball league in Canada.

Sports Illustrated · May 12, 2025

Fifty years ago, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest – why do so few people know her story?

It was May 4 1975. The Japanese Women’s Everest Expedition team had been living at a high altitude for six weeks, and were less than a week away from their scheduled bid for the summit of Mount Everest. Exhausted, having established camp five at just below 8,000m on the south…

The Conversation · May 12, 2025

Judo Grand Slam 2025: Golden Finale in Astana

The final day of the 2025 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam delivered thrilling heavyweight action and first-time champions. Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan all shone in a celebration of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Next stop: the World Judo Championships in Budapest!

Euronews · May 11, 2025

Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US

The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2025

Supercomputer beats human four sextillion to 13 in ‘Super Keisan Battle’ at Japanese tech show

Fugaku stars in the calculation battle that 'no one can win' during the Nico Nico Super Conference.

Tom’s Hardware · May 11, 2025

Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Quade Cooper's side the Hanazono Liners have earned themselves a shot at the two-legged Japan Rugby League One promotion/relegation series.

AAP · May 11, 2025

Eagle-eyed Herbert cruises to five-shot win in Japan

Aussie golf ace Lucas Herbert has finished in style with an eagle on the 18th hole to romp to a five-shot win at the International Series Japan event in Chiba.

AAP · May 11, 2025

Thrift-Shop Putter Helps LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert Land International Series Japan Title

The Ripper GC man carded the lowest round on Sunday - helped by only 23 putts from a recent purchase - to score his first Asian Tour title by five strokes

Golf Monthly · May 11, 2025

'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

International Business Times · May 11, 2025