The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japanese fugitive accused of fraud deported from Indonesia

A Japanese fugitive accused of swindling about $7 million from a pandemic subsidy programme was deported from Indonesia on Wednesday, an immigration official said.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Tokyo mayoral win a ‘huge surprise’ for candidate living in Belgium

Japanese national Satoko Kishimoto won ward of 500,000 people 5,800 miles away with online campaigning

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

USMNT to Face Japan, Saudi Arabia in Final Pre-WC Tuneups

The U.S. will play the two Asian confederation sides in Europe in late September.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022

5 Chemical Stocks That Look Like Huge Bargains

The year 2022 is expected to be the best year for the chemical industry in more than a decade. Technological advancements and increasing investments to meet sustainability goals should propel the industry’s growth. Given this backdrop, quality chemical stocks Valhi (VHI), Kuraray (KURRY), Mitsubishi Chemical (MTLHY), AdvanSix (ASIX), and The…

StockNews.com · Jun 21, 2022

Japan PM Kishida says no numerical targets for defence spending

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who has vowed to substantially increase his nation's defence spending, said on Tuesday there are no numerical targets for the outlay.

Reuters · Jun 21, 2022

Ronaldinho's explanation for "fluke" goal that broke England hearts at 2002 World Cup

ON THIS DAY IN 2002: It's 20 years since Ronaldinho chipped David Seaman to help Brazil beat England 2-1 in their quarter-final clash at the World Cup in South Korea and Japan

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Japan’s latest unicorn is a Thailand mobile payments firm

Mobile payment gateway provider Opn Co. was valued at roughly US$1 billion in a $120 million funding round last month, making it one of a handful of unicorns in Japan.

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

The Osaka court ruling underscores how divisive the issue remains in Japan, the only member of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations that does not recognize same-sex unions.

WEKU · Jun 21, 2022

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

A Japanese court has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Leeds United-linked Takumi Minamino motivated by ‘regret and anger’ amid Liverpool uncertainty

The Japan international is understood to be available for around £17million this summer

Leeds Live · Jun 20, 2022