The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Ships searching in wind-whipped waters between South Korea and Japan have picked up at least 14 of the 22 crew members from a cargo ship that sank early Wednesday.

Search and rescue efforts under way after a cargo ship carrying lumber capsizes between Japan and South Korea.

There's a significant sea change affecting Japanese defence policy. Some would say it's the result of a political tsunami. Others would argue it's a long overdue wake-up call.

New Newcastle recruit Manabu Saito scored a goal against the Socceroos in the Samurai Blue's 3-2 win in 2013.

Kyodo Senpaku opened ‘stores’ at two locations in Tokyo after successful trial

A Japanese whaling firm unveiled vending machines offering whale sashimi, whale steak and whale bacon in Yokohama on Tuesday in hopes of reviving sales of a food long in decline and shunned by many supermarkets. Wearing a whale-shaped hat, Kyodo Senpaku President Hideki Tokoro greeted prospective customers at the firm's…

With temperatures likely to drop sharply from Tuesday night due to this season's severest cold spell so far, the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of possible disruption to public transportation as snow may accumulate in residential areas of the Kanto region, including Tokyo.

A study of Japan where drivers have to take cognitive tests over the age of 75 shows it cuts car accidents, but leads to more older people being injured

The FIA plans to change the rules regarding points handed out for shortened Formula 1 races following the confusion that marred last year's Japanese Grand Prix.