Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Breaking 3 publishers covering this story in the last 6 hours

2h ago Russia backs India's claim to UNSC seat, firmly shuts door on Germany & Japan
2h ago ‘Charming and disarming’ … how Meta’s technology-packed Muse harnesses the power of cuteness
3h ago Asian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day
5h ago How Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ has kept it safe from China, indispensable to US in age of AI

Poll: Nearly 90% concerned about "serious" economic disparities

A nationwide poll by The Yomiuri Shimbun found 88% of respondents believe there are serious economic disparities in Japanese society.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 27, 2022

Japan holds on to oil, gas interests in Russia's Sakhalin, wary of China taking them

Despite Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese government intends for the time being to maintain its interests in energy projects in the Russian Far East island of Sakhalin.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 27, 2022

Nonwoven mask found in green turtle's excrement off Japan's Iwate Prefecture

A nonwoven mask was found in the excrement of a green turtle caught in August off Iwate Prefecture, according to a research group from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and the University of Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 27, 2022

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Shunsuke Nakamura spots special Celtic traits in 4 Japanese stars as hero talks up Ange Postecoglou

Nakamura is delighted to see his compatriots succeed at Parkhead but knows even more Japanese stars are capable of doing the business in Scotland.

Daily Record · Mar 26, 2022

Japan PM, US envoy pray in Hiroshima amid Russia nuke fears

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has escorted the U.S. ambassador to his hometown Hiroshima to pay respects to atomic bombing victims and warned that the world is again facing threats of nuclear attacks stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au review – a ghostly mother-and-daughter journey

A trip to Japan stirs up uncomfortable memories in this novel brimming with beautiful imagery

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2022

Japan's Kishida sees growing chance of Russia using nuclear weapons

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday the prospect of Russia using nuclear weapons was "increasingly real", welcoming a visit by the U.S. ambassador to Hiroshima, the first city to suffer a nuclear attack.

Reuters · Mar 26, 2022

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Japan reports Russian drills on disputed islands

TOKYO: Russia is conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Mar 26, 2022

Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan -media

Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 26, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Five wounded in Russian attack on Lviv

Ukraine war news from March 26: Regional governor Maksym Kozytsky says two missile attacks wounded at least five people.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022

Yoshi Sekiguchi dies at 90; ‘Japanese Hank Williams’ became acclaimed Chicago graphic designer for Playboy, Disney, Sony, Burger King

When he performed “Your Cheatin’ Heart” for homesick American servicemen in Occupied Japan, they shouted: “Hank! Hank! Hank!”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

Keita Nakajima Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Golfer

How well do you know the world number one male amateur golfer?

Golf Monthly · Mar 25, 2022

Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose relief package Monday

Japan's junior coalition partner Komeito will call on Monday for emergency measures to cushion people against the economic blow from rising prices of energy and food, the party's leader, Natsuo Yamaguchi, said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

Crowdfunding a capital: Indonesia’s unusual pitch raises eyebrows

Unorthodox proposal comes after Japan’s SoftBank opts not to invest in project estimated to cost $32bn.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2022

Talent behind Recent K-Pop Hit Moves Is a 20-Year-Old Japanese Dancer

South Korea's distinctive K-pop music genre has swept the world in recent years, its catchy tunes and flashy dance videos making international stars of its top performers. But not every element of the global phenomenon is made in Korea. Some of the genre's dance moves are being created in neighboring…

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

EXPLAINER: What made North Korea test giant new ICBM?

In firing a massive intercontinental ballistic missile high into space, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has turned back the clock to the “fire and fury” days of 2017

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 25, 2022

Growing private-sector efforts provide assistance to Ukraine

Efforts to provide support to Ukraine amid the conflict that has continued since Russia's invasion have been picking up nationwide.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2022

Pachinko review – a sumptuous South Korean epic like nothing else on TV

Min Jin Lee’s bestselling novel gets a tantalising adaptation that sweeps back and forth from Korea in 1915 to Japan’s Wall Street era. It’s a rollercoaster ride through time and space

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022

How automakers are rethinking supply models amid war, pandemic, earthquakes

The global auto industry just can't catch a break: automobile wire harnesses made on picnic tables because of a war in Ukraine, semiconductor plants halting production from an earthquake in Japan and backed-up ports in China amid rising COVID-19 cases are straining vehicle supply chains — again.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Japan OKs bigger budget to host US forces, step up alliance

Japan’s parliament has approved a new agreement with the United States, endorsing Japanese government spending in excess of $8 billion for hosting U.S. troops

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 25, 2022

G8 summit proved successful despite opposition

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This is the fourth installment of a series that looks at the politics surrounding Okinawa's subsequent development and issues relating to the presence of U.S. bases.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022

Japan to freeze assets of 25 more Russians over Ukraine invasion

Move comes after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces steps to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” trade status.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

Japan to freeze assets of additional 25 Russian individuals - foreign ministry

Japan will freeze the assets of an additional 25 Russian individuals and prohibit exports to 81 Russian organisations, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold defends choices after Australia's World Cup qualifier loss to Japan

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his side needs to "brush the dust off and get ourselves ready" for an intercontinental play-off for a place at the World Cup after a disappointing loss to Japan.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2022

The Socceroos are in a state of paralysis. Australian football has a lot to learn

World Cup qualifying defeat to Japan in Sydney should prompt a period of introspection centred around youth development

1 … 810 811 812 813

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Atomic Energy Agency

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.