The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo both bagged a braced on Wednesday as Spain thrashed Zambia 5-0 to advance to the last-16 at the women's World Cup. The mauling at Eden Park allowed Japan to progress to the knockout stages from Group C following their 2-0 win over Costa Rica at…

Spain condemn Zambia to second 5-0 loss, setting up a decider against Japan for first place in Group C.

Nissan and Renault have redefined its French-Japanese auto alliance into a more equal one in cross-shareholdings

Japan's population has declined in all of its 47 prefectures for the first time in a record drop, while its population of foreign residents reached a new high of almost 3 million people, highlighting the increasing role that non-Japanese people play in the shrinking and aging country

Ireland are fighting for their World Cup hopes following their opening defeat to co-hosts Australia

Changing demographics are affecting nearly every part of society, while efforts to turn around the decline have so far had little impact

The Parkhead manager heaped praise on the Israeli winger during the club's tour of Japan.

Minute-by-minute: Japan made it two wins from two against the Central Americans to qualify for the knockout phase

Major changes tweak Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan, including the removal of A.J. McKee and random addition of Patricio Freire in a new bout.