The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at F1 Red Bull Racing

Yuki Tsunoda becomes the latest driver elevated to the famous F1 Red Bull team to drive alongside Max Verstappen.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025

Daizen Maeda told Japan 'necessity' by Hajime Moriyasu ahead of 2026 World Cup

Hajime Moriyasu has praised Celtic's Daizen Maeda for his performance in Japan's goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Yuki Tsunoda lands dream seat – but Red Bull driver must beware F1’s poisoned chalice

COMMENT: Red Bull have promoted their Japanese driver just two races into the new season at the expense of Liam Lawson – but as Kieran Jackson explains, the role of Max Verstappen’s teammate is the toughest spot in F1

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on cars, ramping up trade war

US president’s announcement prompts swift backlash from trading partners, including the EU, Canada and Japan.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025

Red Bull on verge of dropping Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda before F1 Japanese GP

Red Bull are poised to replace the struggling Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after just two races of the Formula One season

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

As layoffs and studio closures continue to deathroll the western AAA industry, analyst points out 5 of 8 major Japanese companies hit all-time share prices this year

Grim in the West, great in the East.

PC Gamer · Mar 26, 2025

‘Spectacular year’ for Japanese cherry blossoms at RHS Wisley

The Yoshino cherry, chosen by renowned landscape artist Christopher Bradley-Hole, was planted in 2018.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows "has a little bit of Tarantino flavor", but its real secret ingredient is intrigue: "It's almost like you're watching an episode of Shogun"

Interview | Quentin Tarantino, Ninja Scroll, Shogun and more all contribute towards Assassin's Creed Shadows' unique tone, says realization and cinematic director David Nibbelin

GamesRadar · Mar 26, 2025

Red Bull set to drop Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda stepping up for Japanese GP

A decision was taken in the aftermath of Sunday’s race by Red Bull to send Lawson back to Racing Bulls.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Leaders of Brazil and Japan stress importance of democracy and free trade

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stressed the importance of free trade and multilateralism and decried threats against democracy as he and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed to step up ties across the board

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025