The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan has tightened its air traffic control protocols after a fiery collision at Tokyo's main airport in which five people died but hundreds escaped to safety, the government said Wednesday.

In the bustling city of Chicago, where deep-dish pizzas and die-hard sports fans reign supreme, the Chicago Cubs have made their presence felt with a significant offseason move. In a surprising twist, the Cubs have landed Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga to strengthen their rotation for the upcoming season. This unexpected…

Japan's economy continues to face challenges as November's real wages decrease for the 20th consecutive month, highlighting the ongoing struggle for workers.

Prepare to be floored by Japan's double-budget quake-reserve boost! Asahi reports a seismic response to FY24/25 quake reconstruction, making waves of resil...

In his new year address, Chinese president Xi Jinping claimed that Taiwan would “surely be reunified” with China. Against the backdrop of increased Chinese military posturing in the Taiwan Strait, some western journalists are framing Xi’s remarks as an overt and direct threat against Taiwan. They argue that Xi’s rhetoric…

Square Enix has announced that it's donating 50 million yen to support those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

Yosuke Ideguchi has posted a message wishing Celtic all the best after he completed his move to J1 League side Vissel Kobe.

England’s Farrell and Welsh star Louis Rees-Zammit have both been linked with moves abroad as French and Japanese clubs flex their financial might

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESH24 ) are down -0.49%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24 ) are down -0.75%. Stock index futures this morning are moving lower as bond yields climb as expectations for a March rate cut by the Fed recede. Swap markets now show...

Heated tobacco products are coming to America, at long last. How will they change the landscape for smokers and prohibitionists?

The tobacco industry’s outlook appears bright due to the consistent tobacco use given its addictive nature and the launch of new, emerging products like e-cigarettes. Thus, investing in quality tobacco stocks Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), Turning Point (TPB), and Imperial (IMBBY) could be wise for potential gains this month. Read more….