The Latest Breaking News from Japan

The legendary video game designer discusses directing actors in LA from Japan, how Mad Max inspired his career and the unique reason why he wants to go to space

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima as the city marks the 80th anniversary of the tragedy later this year

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As thirst for the vivid green drink reaches an all-time high, Kate Ng looks at the origins of the tea leaf and how the versions of it on the high street are a world away from its authentic roots

The Japanese automaker Honda just hit a key milestone in rocket reusability with a near-bullseye landing during a vertical test flight in Hokkaido.

The story of an electric guitar so cool, there's no wonder they called it the Iceman

The guitar had previously been available as a Fender Japan-exclusive release

From endless vending machines to bewildering TV shows, Japan is a place unlike any other.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.33% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s drop, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated projections, as well as Chair Jerome Powell’s…

Fujifilm's X100VI leads the pack, making a strong comeback in Japan's May 2025 sales ranking, followed by Nikon, Ricoh, Canon, and Sony cameras

Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

First civilian-led military simulation bringing together teams from the US, Taiwan and Japan revealed a series of potential vulnerabilities