The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Densha de Go! really works. It shouldn't, but it does.

An engine hot fire test for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's new Epsilon S rocket ended prematurely when the engine caught fire and exploded.

We know Vermonters love their Subarus. 11.3% of new cars sold in the state are a Subaru—vastly more than the company’s nationwide share of sales, which hovers around 1%. But the state’s ties to Subaru run deeper than Foresters parked in quaint little driveways. In the forested hills outside Burlington,…

One of the true icons of Japanese motorsport is set to call time on his top-line racing career. Italy-born Ronnie Quintarelli, who changed the definition of a gaijin driver in the Far East, will contest his last Super GT round in next month’s delayed season-finale at Suzuka.

Paul Watson, the iconic environmental activist and founder of the organisation Sea Shepherd, is no stranger to clashes with corporations and governments. Known for his bold and often controversial actions, he has dedicated his life to protecting marine wildlife, with Japanese whaling being one of his primary targets. Now, Watson…

Japanese officials hold memorial ceremony at Sado Island Gold Mines, sparking controversy over omission of acknowledging forced labor, straining Japan-Sout...

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.23%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.29% this morning as investors assessed the implications of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose additional tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, while also awaiting the Federal Reserve’s November meeting minutes,…

Recent engine fire during a test raises concerns about Japan's Epsilon S rocket debut. JAXA investigating the cause to ensure safety and success in space e...

France's Minister of Ecological Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher has announced that she is opposed to the transfer of the two remaining orcas from the Marineland park to Japan due to its lack of extensive "regulations" on animal welfare.

US markets ended higher on Monday, boosted by drop in bond yields and rate cuts. Asian markets mixed with Japan and Australia down, China and HK up.

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.05%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.07% this morning as Treasury yields climbed following President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose additional tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada.