The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group E meeting as the central American side look to bounce back from their thrashing by Spain

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will adopt Thailand as its base for expansion in Southeast Asia in celebration of its 70th year of operations in the kingdom, it says.

Caught between pressing and pragmatism, Germany lack big personalities on the pitch in Qatar – and they are not alone

First such accord after leaving EU was predicted to bring £15bn boost but UK now lags rivals

England 13-27 South Africa: Eddie Jones’ men delivered the worst performance of an autumn campaign consisting of a solitary victory over Japan

The former Liverpool midfielder has become a fan favourite for his frank punditry style, but it is his dress sense that has got people talking.

The sight of Japanese fans at a World Cup bagging trash after a match — win or lose — always surprises non-Japanese. Japanese players are famous for doing the same in their team dressing room: hanging up towels, cleaning the floor, and even leaving a thank-you note. The behavior is…

Moriyasu’s side started their World Cup campaign with a surprise win over Germany

Germany is trying to avoid elimination from the group stage for a second consecutive World Cup when it faces Spain on Sunday

Manager breaks rules by handling press duties alone as his players look to bounce back from shock defeat against Japan

The Germans face Spain in their second Group E match after losing their first against Japan