The Latest Breaking News from Japan

With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan.

China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan

As explosive eruptions and frequent quakes capture global attention, the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' raises questions over where risks are highest. Here are the countries most exposed — and why scientists say it's normal.

In four episodes, the BBC’s Civilisations series tells the story of the fall of the Romans, Aztecs, Egypt’s Ptolemies and Japan’s Edo Samurais. The show tells these stories through a combination of recreated dramatic scenes, explanation from experts and discussions of objects from the British Museum. Here, four experts in…

Nintendo launched the Super Famicom in Japan 35 years ago, setting the stage for one of the best game libraries in console history.

Driver tried to flee on foot but was apprehended

Danylo Yavhusishyn says the victory is ‘just the beginning’

Japanese media say that a car struck about 10 people in Tokyo on Monday, seriously injuring two of them, and the driver was arrested after fleeing the scene

Beijing says ‘shocking’ to see Tokyo sending wrong signal to Taiwan