The Latest Breaking News from Japan

North Korea accuses US of building an ‘Asian Nato’ ahead of security talks

Biden due to meet Japanese PM Kishida and South Korean leader Yoon for talks amid escalating missile tests by Pyongyang

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2022

Sony Launches PC Gaming Gear, Expanding Beyond PlayStation

Japan's Sony is launching a new brand that will offer PC gaming gear, the company announced Wednesday, as it tries to compete for a share of the lucrative gaming peripherals market. Sony is looking to expand beyond its flagship PlayStation console and boost revenue from other sectors, including PC and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 29, 2022

Can nuclear energy come back from the grave?

Nuclear power has been in decline since the Fukushima disaster in Japan more than a decade ago, but it may be poised for a comeback. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and soaring natural-gas prices have led some to argue that nuclear energy can help solve the twin challenges of energy security…

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2022

Muppet power! RSC uses puppet legends for My Neighbour Totoro extravaganza

The RSC’s version of the Japanese classic has smashed box office records – before the curtain’s even gone up. We meet the Jim Henson puppeteers bringing Studio Ghibli’s beloved fluffy monsters to life

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022

SUPER GT cars could fight for Le Mans win, says Makowiecki

Ex-SUPER GT driver Frederic Makowiecki believes a GT500 car has the speed to fight for the overall win in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Motorsport · Jun 28, 2022

Japan pledges 200 million dollars. to tackle food crisis

MUNICH -- Japan will contribute 200 million dollars toward the global food crisis resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced at the Group of Seven summit on Monday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 28, 2022

May date eyed for next G7

The government is looking at the second half of May for next year's Group of Seven summit meeting that Japan will host in Hiroshima, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 28, 2022

Tokyo June Heatwave Worst Since 1875 as Power Supply Creaks under Strain

Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday, as the capital's heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and authorities warned power supply remained tight enough to raise the specter of cuts. The heatwave comes less than two weeks before a national election in which prices,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 28, 2022

Female referee Yoshimi Yamashita at Qatar World Cup wants the game to shine

Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan is one of three women picked by FIFA to be referees at the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022

Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain

Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday, as the capital's heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and authorities warned power supply remained tight enough to raise the spectre of cuts.

Reuters · Jun 28, 2022