The Latest Breaking News from Japan

2023 Nissan X-Trail Revealed In Japan As Electrified Rogue

The midsize SUV is also coming to Europe this summer.

Motor1 · Jul 20, 2022

Three Asian passports now world's most useful

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports as the world recovers from Covid-19, reversing pre-pandemic rankings that were dominated by European nations.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2022

These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2022

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports as the world continues to recover from Covid-19, reversing pre-pandemic rankings that were dominated by European nations.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022

Amazon Sues Admins of 10K Facebook Groups over Fake Reviews

Amazon has filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses of coordinating fake reviews in exchange for money or free products. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said in a statement posted on its website Tuesday the Facebook groups were set up to recruit people "willing to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport Debuts In Japan As More Exciting Small Crossover

There is extra bracing underneath the body and suspension tweaks.

Motor1 · Jul 19, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin 'in heaven' after sampling green tea on Japan trip

Mr Martin also played up to sporting fans in the room when he mentioned Japan pulling off one of the shocks of Rugby World Cup history against Ireland in 2019

Irish Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Japan extends detention for Abe's alleged assassin

Japanese authorities have obtained court approval to extend the detention of the suspect in former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination earlier this month for 10 more days until they file formal charges

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022

Hunt for wild monkey ramps up after aggressive animal attacks 18 people in past 10 days

A four-year-old girl was scratched by the Japanese macaque which remains on the loose after ten days of breaking into homes and schools and attacking people in Japan

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Promising ‘An Even Better Hanyu,’ Japan’s Double-Olympic Champion Turns Pro

Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu, twice Olympic figure-skating champion whose rock-star like status has been as legendary as his accomplishments on the ice, said he would turn professional, ending more than a decade of competition at the highest level. In an hour-long news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday where he seemed pensive…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Japan calls for S. Korea's steps to resolve row after talks

Japan’s foreign minister says he expects South Korea to take appropriate steps toward resolving the countries’ wartime disputes, warning that a mishandling especially of the issue of forced Korean laborers would cause “grave” consequences for their bilateral ties

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022