The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Dozens believed trapped and awaiting rescue after island hit by 7.2-magnitude quake, its strongest in 25 years

Taiwan authorities report deaths in Hualien County, including three hikers, and say more than 900 were injured.

The Imperial Family is dipping a cautious toe into the vast pond of social media.

Players from South America, Mainland China, Japan, Taiwan, USA, Australia and the UK

Rapidus, a Japan-based company developing 2nm process technology and aiming to commercialize it in 2027, will receive a huge government grant for its ongoing projects. The Japanese government will support Rapidus with subsidies totaling ¥590 billion yen ($3.89 billion). In addition to developing its 2nm production node and spending on…

Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, receives mixed reactions in Japan for its portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the atomic bombings.

Japanese people might need to use a different way to identify one another in 500 years

Japan's proposal for a moon rover is "more than meets the eye." A new model of JAXA's Lunar Cruiser not only replicates the Toyota transport, but can also transform into Optimus Prime.

Japan's BOJ is transitioning from radical stimulus measures to a more cautious monetary policy approach, impacting economic conditions and global markets.

Japan issues warning on yen volatility in foreign exchange market, signaling readiness to stabilize currency and protect economic interests.

Sato will become the only option by 2531, suggests modelling as part of campaign to overturn outdated law requiring spouses to have same surname