The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Cambodia says expanded port funded by China opening next month - with first call from Japanese navy

A Cambodian naval port expansion funded by China that has raised concerns over Beijing’s growing military reach has been completed and a Japanese vessel will be the first foreign warship to make a port call

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews.

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

Historic Fantasy 'Assassin's Creed' Sparks Bitter Battles

The "Assassin's Creed" series of video games is adored for painstaking historic accuracy, but also sparks controversy with heavy use of artistic license -- most recently with a black samurai in the latest instalment, "Shadows".

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025

Warren Buffett is investing more money in Japan amid the recent selloff in the U.S. stock market

Berkshire Hathaway increased its holdings in Japan's five biggest trading houses after agreeing to gradually lift its holdings beyond 10%.

Fortune · Mar 17, 2025

Japanese locals show that the real-world inspiration for Silent Hill f's new town can be just as scary as the game

"When I looked at the game screen, my usual boring walking route had turned into a disturbing and bizarre landscape"

GamesRadar · Mar 17, 2025

Japan doubles fee to climb Mount Fuji after pollution and safety concerns

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.

Euronews · Mar 17, 2025

‘Like a game of black-belt level Jenga’: inside the ancient art of Japanese carpentry

From the earthquake-defying joints that support a 13th-century temple to the delicacy of sashimono puzzle boxes, a new exhibition shows off the myriad possibilities of this centuries-old craft

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

AMD manager reports 45% GPU retail market share in Japan — Eyes 70% as the next target

AMD marketing manager Yoshiaki Sato reported that Radeon GPUs have accounted for 45% of GPU sales in Japan, presumably since RDNA 4 launched.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 17, 2025

‘It’s been a challenge’: Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the quest to bring feudal Japan to life

From watching classic samurai movies to rendering the unique way light falls on Japan’s mountainsides and modelling individual characters’ socks, Ubisoft has spared no effort recreating a fascinatingly violent period of history

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

Japan set to charge Mount Fuji climbers entry fees on all trails to curb overtourism

Shizuoka prefecture to impose charges on its three formerly free trails

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025