The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Moving to strengthen ties with Pacific isles

The United States and Australia are moving to counter China's active engagement with South Pacific island nations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 31, 2022

Japan protests S. Korea's maritime activities near Takeshima for 2nd consecutive day

Japan's Foreign Ministry for the second consecutive day lodged a protest through a diplomatic channel with South Korea over its maritime survey activities being conducted within Japan's exclusive economic zone near the Takeshima islets in Shimane Prefecture, according to Japanese government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 31, 2022

Door reopens for foreign workers with visas

"Is that to eat here?" Vietnamese workers said cheerfully in Japanese as they practiced taking orders at a training facility of a hamburger shop operator in Tokyo. They were there to learn the fast food business, some of the many foreign workers who have finally been allowed into Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 31, 2022

Japan test tour by 4 Thais cancelled after Covid infection

A test tour for inbound travellers in Japan has been cancelled after one of four Thais taking part tested positive for the coronavirus, Japan's tourism agency has said.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2022

Japan’s factory output slumps in worrying sign for economy

Factory production falls 1.3 percent in April as China lockdowns and Ukraine war weigh on manufacturers.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2022

Pricey Japan packages set to go on sale

Outbound tour operators are preparing to offer Japan packages next month, with prices expected to be 30-40% more expensive than those sold prior to the pandemic, mainly because of visa requirements, Covid-19 testing and soaring operational costs.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2022

Aging Japanese militant in Beirut marks 1972 Israel attack

An aging Japanese militant who spent more than a decade in an Israeli prison for his part in a deadly attack on the airport outside Tel Aviv showed up in Beirut at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the attack

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Kyogo Furuhashi in Celtic 'grow' vow as he hails 'fun' debut campaign under Ange Postecoglou

The Japan international hit the ground running and quickly established himself as a fans' favourite following his transfer to Parkhead last summer as part of Ange Postecolgou's rebuild

Glasgow Live · May 30, 2022

Kishida ready to face N. Korea on abductee issues

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday reiterated his desire for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve issues surrounding Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and to seek their return.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 30, 2022

How Japan, U.S. will lead amid global disarray / Tokyo helps connect democracies amid threat to international order

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has wrapped up a busy few days for Japanese diplomacy. Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden, who was on an official trip to Asia, and hosted a Quad summit with Biden and the leaders of Australia and India. These meetings came as the international order…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 30, 2022