The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Saudi, UAE join Japan-led push to bolster Asian oil buffers

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are joining Japan's efforts to strengthen oil supply security in Southeast Asia. This collaboration comes in response to supply disruptions caused by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Japan has committed $10 billion to assist Southeast Asian nations in coping with rising crude…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

AI is changing pilgrims’ journeys, but sacred journeys have always adapted to new technology

In 2025, two scholars of religion decided to make a multiday pilgrimage along the Kumano Kodō trail – an ancient route in Japan connecting Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples – guided by an artificial intelligence assistant.

The Conversation · Oct 8

UK ‘open’ to Germany joining next generation fighter jet programme, says Burnham

Gcap, initially a pact between the UK, Italy and Japan to build a sixth generation fighter jet, welcomed Canada as an ‘observer nation’ in July.

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for third straight week as Treasury yields jump

In a significant market shift, Japanese investors have divested from foreign debt for three consecutive weeks amidst climbing domestic yields. As US Treasury yields hit record highs, local bonds present a more appealing alternative. This trend not only sees a resurgence in Japanese stock acquisitions but also marks a recovery…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Global Market: Tokyo Financial Exchange unveils futures to hedge BOJ rate volatility

Tokyo Financial Exchange will launch a futures contract linked to the Bank of Japan’s overnight call rate to help investors hedge rising interest-rate volatility. The move comes as markets anticipate further BOJ hikes, with the central bank’s policy rate at 1.25%. Growing demand for rate hedging reflects Japan’s shift away…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Global Market: JGB yields fall as 30-year bond yield retreats from record high

Japanese government bond yields declined, with the 30-year yield easing from a record high, as investors awaited a closely watched debt auction and assessed the Bank of Japan’s tightening path. The 10-year yield fell to 3.08%, while global bond yields also softened. Markets increasingly expect a December BOJ rate hike.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Global Market: Japan stocks fall for second day as profit-taking, rate fears weigh

Japanese shares trade lower for a second straight session as investors book profits after a recent rally, while uncertainty over US rates, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages

Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8

Bananas, Bread and Tuna Turned a Baby's Face Red on Both Sides, and Allergy Was Not the Culprit

A Japanese baby's temples and eyelids turned red within minutes of eating many foods. Skin tests were negative. The cause was Frey syndrome.

Medical Daily · Oct 8

A Cheese-Filled Fish Cake Lodged in a 79-Year-Old's Airway, and Doctors Froze It to Pull It Free

A Japanese man, 79, inhaled a cheese-filled fish cake at lunch and went into respiratory failure. Doctors used a freezing probe to remove it.

Medical Daily · Oct 8