The Latest Breaking News from Japan

A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern island despite persistent local opposition

Electronics firm taken private in £11bn deal by consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners

The United States has flown a long-range bomber for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea

Stocks in the U.S., Japan and Germany have risen 20% or more

Asian shares have mostly advanced after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan's moves to keep interest rates easy for investors could augur similar trends in the rest of the world

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said Wednesday it will suspend shipments of all car models currently in production both in Japan and abroad, following new revelations about its rigging of safety tests.

BOJ Governor Ueda makes quite the impression with his unconventional remarks at the news conference, injecting creativity into Japan's economic outlook.

Hiroyasu Kayama is not just Japan’s greatest bartender and mixologist but also a YouTube sensation. Set in the captivating backdrop of what appears to be an eighteen-century alchemy shop, Kayama crafts an enchanting experience reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s magical world in the bartending industry. His artistry has garnered millions of…

Growing up, Mirai Kisaragi fled her abusive parents, survived homelessness and contemplated suicide.

Japan has reported its exports fell slightly in November from a year earlier while imports declined nearly 12%

Japan's export figures see a minor dip of 0.2% YoY in November, signaling a slight setback for the country's economic growth. Find out more here.