The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japanese universities offering support to Ukrainian students

A growing number of Japanese universities are offering support to Ukrainian students whose education was cut short by Russia's invasion of their country. There is no end in sight for the two-month-old conflict, and the resident status of displaced students is emerging as an additional concern.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 2, 2022

Japan, Britain agree to jointly promote open 5G networks

The Japanese and British governments have agreed to jointly promote competition in the global market for telecommunications equipment, eyeing the establishment of open 5G communications networks, the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 2, 2022

Ivica Osim: a Yugoslavian football giant who twice rejected Real Madrid

Coach who led Yugoslavia at the 1990 World Cup and whose spell with Japan was ended by a stroke has died aged 80

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022

New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased

New Zealand has begun welcoming back tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years after dropping most of its remaining pandemic border restrictions

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Japan's Kishida in Thailand to talk about economics, Myanmar

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to talk with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha about economic matters, upheaval in Myanmar and Russia’s war in Ukraine when they meet Monday

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Japan ties in line for boost

The official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the first of its kind in nine years, will not only help cement long-term Thai-Japanese relations but also spawn new trade and investment opportunities for both sides, believe some observers.

Bangkok Post · May 1, 2022

Rahil Gangjee finishes T-47 in Crowns golf Japan

NAGOYA (Japan): Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee shot one-over 73 in the final round to finish T-47 at the Crowns on the Japan Tour on Sunday. Gangjee, a one-time winner on the Japan Tour, had rounds of 69-71-68 and totalled one-over 281.

The Times of India · May 1, 2022

It was really unfair, I could have played the final: Sindhu on controversial point penalty at BAC

P.V. Sindhu blew a game-and-half lead after referee handed her a point penalty for taking too much time to serve between points, eventually losing 21-13 19-21 16-21 against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi

The Hindu · May 1, 2022

'Really unfair, could have played the final': PV Sindhu on controversial point penalty at Asian Championships

MANILA (Philippines): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was left in tears after an "unfair" call by the umpires midway through her semifinal match against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi derailed her dream of winning a gold at the Badminton Asia Championships.

The Times of India · May 1, 2022

Japanese, Vietnamese leaders reject use of force in Ukraine

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has discussed the war in Ukraine with Vietnamese leaders and says they agreed on the respect for international law and rejection of the use of force

The Independent UK · May 1, 2022