The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin visit to Mongolia on September 5

Defence Minister to hold bilateral talks to further consolidate defence cooperation between the two countries; he will also travel to Japan for the 2+2 Ministerial dialogue

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2022

Dechapol and Sapsiree advance to Osaka final

Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are chasing their third title of the year after booking their berth in the mixed doubles final of the US$750,000 BWF Japan Open in Osaka on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 3, 2022

Quad foreign ministerial meeting slated for late Sept.

Foreign ministers from the Quad, a framework for cooperation among Japan, Australia, India and the United States, plan to hold the fifth meeting of the group in late September, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 3, 2022

India to host Quad senior officials’ meeting

Meeting comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to SCO summit with Russia, China

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022

Q&A: Hikaru Shida Previews Her Match at AEW's All Out

The former women’s champion discusses her run with the title, learning English and her unique Japanese joshi style.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2, 2022

Get your passports ready: Japan eases travel restrictions

Japan is removing the need for triple-vaxxed travellers to undergo PCR testing upon arrival in the country, among other changes.

The New Daily · Sep 2, 2022

U.S, Japan, S.Korea officials to meet on Sept. 7 to discuss N.Korea

Senior officials from Japan, the United States and South Korea will meet next week to discuss North Korean issues, the Japanese government said on Friday, amid signs the North has completed preparations to conduct its first nuclear test since 2017.

Reuters · Sep 2, 2022

Fraught relations with China call for 'shitataka' approach by Kishida

"Shitataka" is a Japanese word with multiple meanings that even Japanese find difficult to explain in simple terms. For example, it can be used in the following way: "She is a quick-witted and shitataka woman." In this case, "shitataka" has a positive meaning, such as "clever," "patient" or "a tough…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 2, 2022

Ishiguro pens screenplay of 'Ikiru' remake

VENICE -- A remake of Akira Kurosawa's classic film "Ikiru" with a screenplay by the Japanese-born British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro was screened at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 2, 2022

Weather tracker: South Korea and Japan brace for typhoon Hinnamnor

Strongest tropical storm of the year also forecast to hit China’s mainland this weekend after winds reach 160mph

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022