The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said Friday.

Japanese inflation was slightly higher in June, with prices rising 2.6 percent on-year compared with 2.5 percent in May, internal affairs ministry data showed Friday.

Goze – women who earned a living as musicians despite sight impairments – are all but forgotten in Japan but Rieko Hirosawa has learned their songs

The 19-year-old won Japan's all-around national title in April.

The captain of Japan’s Olympic women’s gymnastics team has been sent home from Europe after allegations she was caught smoking

Two of baseball's Japanese superstars are heading home.

Akane Yamaguchi, the talented badminton player from Japan, showcased exceptional skills in a thrilling match, solidifying her status as a top player in the...

We've got another feast of football coming up as France hosts the men's and women's Olympics football tournaments

The summer sees the return of hit shows “Emily in Paris” and “Only Murders in the Building” for their fourth seasons. Dheepthika Laurent tells us why – love them or hate them – the new instalments of those series are set to delight their loyal fans. We learn more about…

Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and Japan strengthen ties at PALM summit, emphasizing cooperation, climate action, and opposition to coercive activities.

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.18%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.41% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, as well as corporate earnings reports, with…