The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

Hana Wakimoto leads the Toto Classic in Japan with a record-tying 63, setting the stage for a competitive tournament.

Things are looking up for the former No. 1.

The three main US stock indices lost ground on Wednesday, and Asian investors appeared to be in a risk-averse mood ahead of a coin-toss US election and after a widely expected decision by the Bank of Japan to leave its main interest rate unchanged.

Japan's mundane Halloween festival encourages costumes depicting extremely specific life situations. The post 18 Hilarious “Mundane Halloween” Costumes That Capture Everyday Situations In Extreme Detail first appeared on Bored Panda.

Japanese fans celebrate Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers' World Series win, showcasing Ohtani's impact on baseball and fans in Tokyo and across Japan.

North Korea test-fired its longest flying missile yet, in what could mark a new chapter for its ICBM programme.

Natalie Henderson’s side meet La Roja in Thursday’s semi-final after a shootout victory over Japan in the last eight

Missile reportedly flew a distance of 1,000km in 87 minutes

Australia's Minjee Lee is tied seventh behind Japanese leader Hana Wakimoto in the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic after the opening round.

The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.