The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Although women are helping to address a desperate labour shortage, they face resistance in a sector dominated by men

Tokyo City Hall's 'Tokyo Futari Story' initiative tackles rising singlehood in Japan through a dating app and events.

A tall metal fence will be built to control unruly tourists who have annoyed locals at a popular Mount Fuji photo spot, a Japanese official said Thursday.

This Japanese outfielder might have the most staggering throw in all of baseball.

BKFC and RIZIN have already exchanged talent, with a former UFC title challenger set to make his bareknuckle debut in Japan.

The auto industry is set for solid growth due to rapid urbanization, the rising popularity of electric vehicles, and increased new vehicle sales. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy top auto stocks, such as Isuzu Motors (ISUZY), AB Volvo (VLVLY), and Subaru (FUJHY). Read more.

Japan faces a critical decline in birth rates, prompting urgent action to address demographic challenges and societal norms.

The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eight straight year in 2023

The consumer finance sector is projected to experience solid growth and expansion, driven by easy access to loans and credit facilities and the emergence of advanced digital financial platforms. Amid this backdrop, growth-oriented investors could consider adding consumer finance stocks Nomura Holdings (NMR), WEX Inc. (WEX), and ORIX (IX) to…

‘We can’t take this type of craft for granted anymore,’ says COS design director Karin Gustafsson, who worked with Kyoto shibori artisan Kazuki Tabata on the airy summer collection. Wallpaper* heads to Japan’s former capital to find out more

Influencers blamed as unruly visitors disrupt community in their search for the perfect picture