The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

The Mitsubishi Elevance Concept Is a Quad-Motor SUV With a Gas Engine

The 2025 Japan Mobility Show has opened the floodgates to all sorts of concept cars, including a wacky six-wheel Lexus LS minivan. Domestic automaker Mitsubishi is also in attendance at the Tokyo event, showcasing a concept with a made-up name: “Elevance.” It’s already sparking speculation about whether it previews a…

Motor1 · Oct 29, 2025

Trump White House Posts 'Japan Is Back' Cap, Here Is What Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Responds

The White House on Tuesday posted to X a photo of two black caps embroidered with "JAPAN IS BACK," signed by President Donald Trump and Japan's newly elected prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, a bit of social-media stagecraft and diplomacy that drew a warm reply from Tokyo.

Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025

US and Japan move to loosen China’s rare earths grip — nations partner to build alternative pathways to power, resource independence

Announced on October 28 in Tokyo, the agreement commits both governments to securing mineral flows and accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear power.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 28, 2025

Trump in first meeting with Japan’s new PM says US is ‘ally at the strongest level’

Trump who met with the newly elected Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, called her role as Japan’s first woman prime minister a “big deal,” emphasising the US commitment to Japan.

Euronews · Oct 28, 2025

South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit

South Korea’s new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Japan's new PM looks to boost relations with the US as Trump touches down in Tokyo

The US president is set to conclude his first tour of Asia in Seoul in the coming days where high-stakes talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over trade disagreements are scheduled to take place.

Euronews · Oct 27, 2025

US Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz carrier within 30 minutes in South China Sea

US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo on Monday, said the incidents could have been caused by "bad fuel".

Euronews · Oct 27, 2025

Japan’s new PM will hope the Abe effect endears Trump to her at crucial talks

Sanae Takaichi leads a minority government and needs a successful meeting with the US president on Tuesday. Thankfully her mentor, Shinzo Abe, is one of Trump’s ‘favourites’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025

Wallabies dig deep to get revenge on Eddie Jones in gritty win over Japan

Australia hold off Brave Blossoms in rainswept Tokyo to banish demons of Jones era

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025

'Quality young men': Schmidt lauds Wallabies' spirit

Coach Joe Schmidt is breathing easier after his Wallabies avoided a first-ever loss to Japan with a 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms in Tokyo.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025