The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Fellow Shorties, The Yamaha Ténéré 700 of Your Dreams Isn't Out of Reach

Yamaha Motors Japan recently announced plans to offer a new Ténéré 700 Low option at the end of March 2025. That's great news for customers in Japan, because it's generally good news when more Low and Tall seat options are available. I'm not a marketing wonk, but to my mind, the…

RideApart · Mar 19, 2025

A new anime movie is "the world’s first fully interactive theatrical film" with 48 different versions – and requires you to use your phone to choose its ending

Many viewers are returning to watch Hypnosis Mic multiple times

Total Film · Mar 19, 2025

China in their hands – why aren't F1 teams brimming with Chinese partners?

After a memorable start to the season in Melbourne, Formula 1 rolls onto Shanghai for the second round of 2025 – a perfect chance for all of the Chinese partners and sponsors to roll out the red carpet and showcase their respective businesses to the ever-increasing global audience.

Autosport · Mar 19, 2025

Japan's exports surge in February, leaving a trade surplus as worries persist over Trump's tariffs

Japan has reported its exports grew at an 11% annual pace in February while imports declined slightly, leaving a surplus after two straight months of deficits as worries grow about President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Warning Of Trade Uncertainty

The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday in a widely expected move given the global economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

Mental health disparity between teenage boys and girls ‘not inevitable’ – study

Researchers compared studies tracking the health of teenagers in England and Japan.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows release time – the countdown to Ubisoft's Japan-inspired RPG is on

Here's when Assassin's Creed Shadows unlocks in your timezone

GamesRadar · Mar 18, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows review: a medieval Japanese romp that fires on all cylinders

4/5 Despite its flaws, this franchise has retained its touch for delivering action-adventure catnip

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Takumi Kanaya Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Golfer

Find out more about Japanese professional golfer, Takumi Kanaya's life and career in the game so far via these facts...

Golf Monthly · Mar 18, 2025

Leap Of Faith For Ubisoft With 'Assassin's Creed' Set In Japan

Packing familiar formulas into an all-new Japanese setting, "Assassin's Creed Shadows" is the latest big-budget game from developer Ubisoft that is staking its future on the title.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025