The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Shangri-La Dialogue: Delegates meet amid security challenges

Focus on keynote speeches by Japan, US and China, with special address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022

Morning-after pill debate rages in Japan

TOKYO: When Megumi Ota needed the morning-after pill in Japan, she couldn't get a prescription in time under a policy activists call an attempt to "control" women's reproductive rights.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022

UN elects new council members including Japan, Switzerland

U.N. member nations have elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to join the powerful U.N. Security Council

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland elected to U.N. Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to the U.N. Security Council on Thursday for two-year term starting on Jan. 1, 2023.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Japan travel restrictions eased but there are some tough new rules for overseas visitors

Foreign tourists are finally being allowed back in - if they wear face masks and are accompanied by a chaperone

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

Koyn: MiMi Mei Fair founder Samyukta Nair to launch first Japanese-inspired restaurant

The restaurateur behind Jamavar and Bombay Bustle is set for a fifth restaurant in Mayfair

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2022

Japan, Singapore eye talks on defence equipment transfer deal

The leaders of Japan and Singapore are expected to agree on the launch of negotiations to reach a deal on the transfer of defence equipment and technology, Japanese government sources said Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2022

Survey: More in Japan, S. Korea expect ties to improve

The percentage of respondents in Japan and South Korea who expect the bilateral relationship to improve in the future has surged, according to the latest joint survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun and The Korea Times.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 9, 2022

The best Japanese destination swaps

After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching out the biggest draws for these intriguing alternatives

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Wallabies get Japan trio for England Tests

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has chosen Japan-based backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete as his overseas-based players for the England series.

AAP · Jun 9, 2022