The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Reports: Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan’s biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted, signature pleated pieces, has died

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

As Japan Marks Atomic Bomb Anniversary, Threat From China Breaks Military Taboo

Japan is planning for a massive increase in defense spending driven by the threat from China, breaking a decades-long taboo over the build-up of armed forces following its defeat in 1945.

The News Lens · Aug 9, 2022

Explainer-Why the Unification Church has become a headache for Japan's Kishida

Japan's Fumio Kishida is expected to reshuffle his cabinet on Wednesday, as his party's ties to the Unification Church have dented public support following the assassination of former premier Shinzo Abe last month.

Reuters · Aug 9, 2022

Japan's Kishida likely to retain finance and foreign ministers in reshuffle

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will reshuffle his cabinet on Wednesday paying attention to politicians' ties with the Unification Church, seeking to distance his administration from the controversial group and reverse a slump in opinion polls.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

Tech & Science Daily: Elon calls for public bot count on Twitter

Plus to mark international cat day, Pokémon Go releases huge 3D cats in Japan

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022

Support for Japan PM's cabinet lowest since it was formed - NHK

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida slid to the lowest level since he took office last October, with voters questioning his decision to hold a state funeral for former premier Shinzo Abe, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

Getting water-wise: how a Japanese philosophy can teach us to protect a precious resource

A company is aiming to make a splash with the next generation by running fun days out in the UK that show families how vital water is – and why we need to be wiser in our use of it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

2 China ships enter Japanese waters off Senkakus

Two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships intruded into Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Sunday evening and Monday morning, according to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 8, 2022

Nick Kyrgios tells fans how he came out of "really dark places" after rare singles title

The Australian won his first ATP Tour event for three years at the Citi Open in Washington and had an emotional message for his fans after his victory over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Fake passport used to pass off transplant as between relatives

The price per kidney was 15,000, dollars the equivalent today of about 2 million yen. The kidney transplant for the Japanese patient was conducted in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. A Japanese nonprofit organization acted as an intermediary. A passport was forged for the Ukrainian donor to make it…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 8, 2022