The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Mark Jones' Wales U20s side are bidding to make it through to the knockout stages of the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa

The United Nations atomic watchdog is expected to give its approval to the plan, but controversy continues.

Following Japan's defeat in World War II, the United States took pains to ensure that Japanese militarism could never again pose a threat to the Asia-Pacific or the world. As in Germany, these efforts were profoundly successful. For almost eight decades, Japan has eschewed foreign adventures and violent conflict. Pacifism…

Sumo wrestling from Japan will take centre stage during "Siam Paragon The Wonderous Heritage Of Japan", which will take place at the Parc Paragon of Siam Paragon, daily from 10.30am to 8.30pm, from Thursday to Sunday.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever foray into the vibrant Japanese market, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.

BRUSSELS -- Japan and the European Union are considering establishing regular ministerial-level talks to deepen cooperation on defense and security issues, it was learned Sunday.

Japan and the European Union will sign a memorandum to strengthen cooperation over semiconductors, focusing on the establishment of an early warning system that will allow them to share information promptly to avoid supply chain disruptions, according to Japanese government sources.

Maneki-neko, translated as beckoning cat but also known as lucky cat or welcome cat, is recognisable internationally, often found behind cash registers of restaurants and retail outlets – and also in your phone.

The government will establish a nationwide system to promote domestic nuclear fusion, which is expected to be a next-generation energy source. An industry-government-academia consultative body will be established by the end of this fiscal year to support the development of cutting-edge technologies, such as compact fusion reactors. As focus on…