The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Kyogo Furuhashi is set to finally be recalled by Japan for their summer games.

Japanese officials announced that international travelers would no longer be required to deal with COVID-related border restrictions, starting on May 8.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling party eked out wins in four of five Japanese by-elections held Sunday, public broadcaster NHK said, likely adding fuel to speculation that he will call an early election in the coming months.

As North Korea's possible upcoming military reconnaissance satellite launch poses a risk of falling into Japan's territory, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada ordered the Self-Defense Forces to prepare missile intercept operations on Saturday, and the SDF began establishing the necessary readiness to intercept a missile.

Makoto Shinkai has found a winning formula with the release of his newest anime Suzume, already the fourth-highest-grossing anime film of all time.

The forward, who is on loan from Yokohama FC, came on in the 90th minute against Academico de Viseu on Sunday

Candidates of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party won four of five parliamentary seats up for grabs on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as a sign of growing support for the premier.

Cheering crowds have gathered in Tokyo for the first full Pride parade in four years, demanding Japan legally recognise same-sex marriage.

A hit Japanese novel makes its debut in English, British wildlife comes vividly alive and an Asian American boy discovers his past in a harsh future