The Latest Breaking News from Japan

W Series swaps Suzuka round for Singapore on 2022 calendar

W Series has called off its planned debut at Japan's Suzuka circuit and will instead join the Formula 1 support bill in Singapore.

Autosport · Jul 27, 2022

W Series drops Suzuka round in favour of Singapore

W Series has called off its planned debut at Japan's Suzuka Circuit, and will instead join the Formula 1 support bill in Singapore.

Motorsport · Jul 27, 2022

Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to get back to Japan

Having said she would return imminently, little did Lucy Thackray know that Japan would be closed to individual tourists for the best part of three years

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Japan to join 'Garuda Shield' military drills for first time

Japanese defence forces will participate for the first time in military exercises in Indonesia next month alongside the United States and Australia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday after talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

The AP Interview: Japan minister says women 'underestimated'

Japan’s minister for gender equality called the country’s dangerously low births and plunging population a national crisis and blamed “indifference and ignorance” in the male-dominated Japanese parliament for the neglect

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Inside SakkuSamba, the huge new sushi and steak restaurant opening in Manchester

The 'Instagrammable' restaurant blends Japanese and Brazilian cuisine and offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience

Manchester Evening News · Jul 26, 2022

LIV Golf live stream: How to watch latest event in Bedminster

The third event of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour gets underway on Friday

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Haslam to miss Most WSBK round due to Kawasaki Suzuka duties

Leon Haslam has backed out of a planned wildcard appearance in this weekend’s Most World Superbike round with the Pedercini Kawasaki team to prepare for Suzuka 8 Hours.

Motorsport · Jul 26, 2022

US lawmakers call for Navy lieutenant to be released from prison sentence in Japan

US Navy Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis is currently serving a three-year sentence in a Japanese prison

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Honda Super Formula drivers eye chance to succeed Sato in IndyCar

Several Honda drivers racing in Super Formula have expressed interest in the chance to race in IndyCar, should the brand want a Japanese driver to succeed Takuma Sato.

Motorsport · Jul 26, 2022