The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

Imagine sipping a latte while stroking an owl or watching an otter play at your feet. This is the promise of exotic animal cafes, a trend that blends coffee culture with wildlife encounters. But behind the Instagram-worthy photos lies a troubling reality – the welfare of the animals themselves.

Japan House, LondonThe fruit of a two-year odyssey through the workshops of artisans using ancient techniques, this delightful show features rippling chestnut trays, exquisitely turned kettles and vessels made of petrified leather

Japan’s ageing population could hit its shipping industry and affect transportation between islands, experts say

Rintaro Ukon used a combination of ultra‑wide precision, 61MP detail and meticulous grading to make one of Japan’s most photographed temples feel strangely new.​

A fresh look at Japan's November 2025 camera sales – aggregated from major electronic stores and online retailers across the country

Unfettered love for late photographer in France and elsewhere stands in contrast to occasional reservations in UK

Japan's convenience stores responded to 6,681 incidents involving women in crisis during 2023, with the number of local koban police boxes declining from 6,455 to 6,215 stations since 2005.

Details on damage and injuries from the new quake weren’t immediately clear