The Latest Breaking News from Japan

BEIJING: China’s decision to control the export of two key metals showed it has some power to retaliate against moves by the US, Japan and Europe to cut Beijing off from advanced technology. But it also risks backfiring.

The U.K. has called for the expansion of the UN Security Council’s permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany and Japan as well as African representation, underlining that it is high time the powerful UN body entered the 2020s.

Australian government stands by safeguard mechanism’s design and indicates it will not change in response to lobbying

The head of the U.N. nuclear agency is in Japan to meet with government leaders and see final preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant

Some fishers say they lack information and worry about Japan’s plan to discharge treated wastewater into the sea

Following Japan's defeat in World War II, the United States took pains to ensure that Japanese militarism could never again pose a threat to the Asia-Pacific or the world. As in Germany, these efforts were profoundly successful. For almost eight decades, Japan has eschewed foreign adventures and violent conflict. Pacifism…

Sumo wrestling from Japan will take centre stage during "Siam Paragon The Wonderous Heritage Of Japan", which will take place at the Parc Paragon of Siam Paragon, daily from 10.30am to 8.30pm, from Thursday to Sunday.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever foray into the vibrant Japanese market, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.

BRUSSELS -- Japan and the European Union are considering establishing regular ministerial-level talks to deepen cooperation on defense and security issues, it was learned Sunday.

Japan and the European Union will sign a memorandum to strengthen cooperation over semiconductors, focusing on the establishment of an early warning system that will allow them to share information promptly to avoid supply chain disruptions, according to Japanese government sources.

Maneki-neko, translated as beckoning cat but also known as lucky cat or welcome cat, is recognisable internationally, often found behind cash registers of restaurants and retail outlets – and also in your phone.