The Latest Breaking News from Japan

As Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako make the first Japanese state visit to Britain since 1998, here are some key things to know about the imperial family: - Sun goddess - Legend has it that Japan's royals, whose myth-filled history spans 2,600 years, are descended from the Shinto sun goddess…

On Saturday, for the first time since the amateur era, England will play in Japan against the host nation.

The Test summer gets underway in earnest with England in Japan and Wales taking on the Springboks at Twickenham

Kazuko Shiraishi, a leading name in modern Japanese “beat” poetry, has died

Japan has reported its exports surged 13.5% in May, helped by a weak yen and strong demand in the U.S. and Asia

It's about time

Steve Borthwick has named his team two days ahead of schedule

Harlequins playmaker starts at fly-half in Japan while inclusions of Cunningham-South and Feyi-Waboso also excite

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), caused by Group A Streptococcus, can result in severe complications including low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, rapid breathing, necrotizing fasciitis potentially leading to limb loss, organ failure, and toxic shock.