The Latest Breaking News from Japan

CM holds talks with Dutch and Japanese delegations

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday held meetings with delegations led by the Netherlands Ambassador to India Marten van den Berg and the Consul General of Japan in Chennai Taga Masayuki to strengthen bilateral ties and foster cooperation in various avenues including higher education and tourism.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2022

2022 Mazda CX-60 E-Skyactiv PHEV Quietly Revealed

The new Mazda CX-60 will be the flagship for Europe and Japan, with the US expected to receive its own model possibly called CX-70.

InsideEVs · Mar 8, 2022

PlayStation’s State of Play is back on Wednesday

The broadcast will focus on Japanese titles coming in the near future for PS4 and PS5.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2022

Japan keeps close eye on China's moves regarding Ukraine

The Japanese government has been paying close attention to how China will deal with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If China and Russia become closer and strengthen their solidarity, Japan thinks the situation could destabilize the security environment of East Asia.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 8, 2022

A Peek Into The Markets: US Stock Futures Gain Following Monday's Sell-Off

Pre-open movers

Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022

Queen Victoria’s lost Japanese screen paintings rediscovered in Royal Collection

The pieces, which were an opulent diplomatic gift to Victoria in 1860, will go on public display for the first time in April.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

EU Denounces Human Rights Violations in Sudan

The European Union, Canada, Korea and the United States denounced on Monday the human rights violations reported in Sudan. A report by the Human Rights Council on its 49th session indicated that the countries condemned the “sustained attempts to unduly limit freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.” They raised concerns…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022

Japan freezes assets of more Russian officials, oligarchs

Latest sanctions target 20 Russians, including deputy chiefs of staff for President Vladimir Putin’s administration.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022

Japan unveils new sanctions on Russians, bans refinery equipment exports

Japan has frozen the assets of an additional 32 Russian and Belarusian officials and oligarchs following the invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Japanese prosecutors investigating SMBC Nikko after management arrests - Asahi

Tokyo prosecutors are investigating SMBC Nikko Securities Inc following the arrest of four executives on accusations of market manipulation, the Asahi Newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022