The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Strapped in: Japanese link to Lonergan's sure hands

Ryan Lonergan has a fortunate exchange with a Japanese scrumhalf to thank for a game-day ritual that's contributed to his fine Wallabies form this year.

AAP · Oct 6

An Infant's Extra Scrotum Was Hiding a 7-Centimeter Tail-Like Structure Under His Skin

A Japanese baby's extra scrotum beside the anus hid a 7-cm, tail-like stalk ending in cartilage and bone marrow. Doctors know of no similar case.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

What Looked Like Septic Shock in an 88-Year-Old Was Orange Dish Soap Stored in Her Fridge

Doctors in Japan treated an 88-year-old woman with dementia for septic shock. On day six, orange dish soap in her fridge revealed the likely cause.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

Dollar Gains as European Turmoil Weighs on the Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-year high today and is up by +0.38%. The dollar is climbing today on increased safe-haven demand as political turmoil in France and Spain weighs on the euro. The dollar added to its gains today after the prices paid sub-index of the...

Barchart · Oct 5

This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320 kilometres

Japan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.

Euronews · Oct 5

Japan asks for ‘maximum cooperation’ after US Marine arrested over murder

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The Independent UK · Oct 5

Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa

A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Japan falls out of top 10 destinations for Chinese travellers during Golden Week amid diplomatic tensions

Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand are among destinations attracting increasing interest from Chinese travellers

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Okinawa Killing Case Renews Scrutiny of US Military Presence After Marine Arrest

The arrest of a US Marine over the alleged killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa has prompted Japanese protests and renewed scrutiny of the island's military presence.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Harley-Davidson Just Discontinued Its Smallest Bikes In Japan. Are Decreasing Motorcycle Sales To Blame?

Harley-Davidson Japan announced that the X 350 and X 500 middleweight motorcycles are ending their production run in the country, and won't be restocked once dealers run out.

RideApart · Oct 5