The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has agreed to purchase Synergy Innovation Co Ltd's majority stake (~64%) of M.I.Tech Co Ltd, a publicly-traded Korean manufacturer, and distributor of medical devices for endoscopic and urologic procedures.  The deal is valued at KRW 14,500 per share, representing KRW 291.2 billion or approximately $230 million. M.I.Tech offers HANAROSTENT technology, a…

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to establish an infectious disease crisis management agency to better prepare for future pandemics

The Emperor and Empress on Tuesday visited the National Archives of Japan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to view the "Special Exhibition Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Okinawa's Reversion to Japan."

SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- Drills planned by Japan, South Korea and the United States to detect and track ballistic missiles will be conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Navy-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise slated to start later this month, a South Korean Defense Ministry spokesperson announced Tuesday.

Japan reopened its doors to foreign tourists on June 10, but visitors must follow strict coronavirus mask and vaccination rules, as well as obtaining a visa before travel

DETROIT — Forty-one countries away from hitting her goal of traveling to every country in the world by the age of 35 — and becoming the first Black woman to do it — Detroiter Jessica Nabongo was over it. Over the travel. Over the logistics. Over it all.

Japan and Australia’s defense ministers have vowed to step up their ties to support democratic values in the Indo-Pacific region and agreed to work more closely with Southeast Asia and the Pacific island nations where China is seeking to expand its influence

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Bay Bridge takes on Japan's runner Shahryar in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot on Wednesday, live on ITV. The weather looks warm for the rest of the week

Australia wants "broad and deep" cooperation with Japan as the two U.S. allies face complex security circumstances in Asia as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, rising inflation and COVID-19 disruption, its defence minister said on Wednesday.

If sleeping on the job, taste testing and throwing theatrically flamboyant rooftop parties sounds like your idea of a job description, there might be something for you in Newcastle. To celebrate the opening of QT Newcastle, QT Newcastle is searching for a connoisseur for the finer things in life to…

Striemo, a foldable, three-wheeled electric scooter featuring self-stabilizing technology, is coming to Japan in late 2022.