The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Slammed Subaru BRZ Takes Love For Japanese Car Culture To Extremes

Three subcultures rolled into one. Yes, this car has definitely raised multiple eyebrows.

Motor1 · Feb 6, 2022

U.S. tilting toward private sector to replace aging ISS

With China emerging as a major power in space, can the International Space Station -- in its remaining years of operation -- play a new role in an era of international competition hundreds of kilometers above Earth?

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 6, 2022

Government responsible for smooth SDF transport of foreign nationals

In the event of an emergency overseas, it is an obvious duty to transport foreign nationals working at Japanese embassies and other related people by aircraft or other means, in a similar manner to Japanese nationals. It is important to appropriately review laws about this matter and their implementation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 6, 2022

Winter Olympics day two: curling, ski jumping, luge and freestyle skiing – as it happened

Team GB face Norway in mixed doubles and there are medals up for grabs in the luge, moguls and ski jumping. Join Martin Belam for the latest

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2022

Confident Victory raring for ACL play-off

After claiming the FFA Cup, Jake Brimmer believes Melbourne Victory can win anything, including their ACL play-off against Japanese heavyweights Vissel Kobe.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

UFC signs Tatsuro Taira, undefeated Japanese flyweight standout

The UFC doesn't sign many non-DWCS or non-short-notice fighters these days, but Tatsuro Taira is an exception.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 5, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup | Powerhouse China seek 9th title, Korea eye maiden triumph in the summit clash

China and Korea have defeated two-time defending champions Japan and another title favourite Australia, respectively.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2022

Speed skater Takagi finishes 6th in 3000m, misses medal

BEIJING -- Speed skating and other events started in full swing on Saturday, a day after the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. With Team Japan comprising 124 athletes, it was the largest delegation the country has sent to a Winter Games overseas, and a large medal haul is…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 5, 2022

Covid news: UK reports 259 deaths; Turkish president tests positive – as it happened

New Zealand and Russia both report record number of daily coronavirus cases

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022

Winter Olympics day one: China win first gold, ice hockey and more – as it happened

Rolling report: Norway have won two of the first three golds in Beijing, with moguls and ski jumping coming up. Join our writers for updates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2022