Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Mexican restaurant chain closes all US locations after expansion plans fall apart

Guzman y Gomez operates over 260 restaurants across Australia, Singapore and Japan

The Independent UK

Big in Japan: Why the compact Nikon Z30 never really won over the West and why it really should

The Nikon Z30 has been a Japanese sales stalwart, but never quite found its Western audience –yet it's one of the best compact mirrorless cameras on the market

Digital Camera World

Tokyo Gore Police visionary director Yoshihiro Nishimura dead aged 59

The cult Japanese filmmaker and special effects pioneer behind some of modern horror cinema’s most extreme titles has died following a battle with liver disease.

BANG Premier

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Taiwan authorities arrest three on suspicion of smuggling Nvidia chips to China — operation allegedly used Japan as transshipment point before forwarding banned Supermicro servers to Hong Kong

Reports say that the three individuals successfully shipped a batch of banned Nvidia AI chips in Super Micro servers to China from Taiwan to Hong Kong via Japan using falsified documentation.

Tom’s Hardware

Business Brief (May 27): China Surpasses Japan as World’s Second-Largest Creditor

Shenzhen leads national population growth, with Greater Bay Area cities dominating top rankings

Caixin Global

Stock Index Futures Climb on AI Optimism and U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.36%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.56% this morning as optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosted sentiment.

Barchart

Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution

Japan's Nikkei index pulled back from its record high on Wednesday. Investor caution emerged regarding the rapid rise in AI stocks. Tokyo Electron and Advantest saw gains, but SoftBank Group experienced a significant drop. Banks and financials also contributed to the broader Topix index's decline. Many stocks traded on the…

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Global Market: BOJ’s Ueda warns oil shocks can trigger lasting inflation if wages and expectations rise

Central banks must consider broader economic factors beyond isolated oil price movements, as temporary energy shocks can fuel persistent inflation if they influence wages and pricing behavior. Governor Ueda highlighted that the impact of oil price surges depends on prevailing inflation expectations and wage growth trends, with lessons drawn from…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei seen hitting 69,000 by 2027 amid AI-driven rally

Japan's Nikkei index is poised for record highs, with analysts predicting it could reach 69,000 by 2027. This surge is driven by excitement around artificial intelligence and robust corporate profits. Japanese equities have significantly outperformed global markets over the past two years. Despite sharp gains, analysts anticipate some near-term volatility.

The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei hits record high as chip-related shares jump

Japan's Nikkei stock index reached a new record high today. Chip-related stocks drove the gains, overshadowing declines in financial and other sectors. This surge mirrors positive performance in US technology shares. Investors are focusing on high-performing chip companies. Other sectors like real estate saw notable drops. The market shows a…

The Economic Times

‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions

Their influence is evident in every corner of society, the imperial family owns some, and Tokyo even has its own ‘cat town’

The Guardian - AU

Shares advance, oil prices ease on shaky US-Iran truce

Central bankers have signalled concerns about inflation as Japan's Nikkei hits a new record after Wall Street recorded gains on the back of AI optimism.

AAP

TIFIN Australia Launches to Accelerate AI-Powered Wealth Innovation in the Region

BOULDER, Colo. and SYDNEY, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TIFIN.AI, an AI platform for wealth, today announced the launch of TIFIN Australia, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued global expansion and its mission to use artificial intelligence to improve financial outcomes worldwide. The launch builds on the…

AAP

'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China Seas

India, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. The group also condemned terrorism and North Korea's actions. New frameworks for critical minerals, energy security, and maritime surveillance were launched. The ministers also addressed online scams…

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of PewDiePie's Wife, Marzia Kjellberg: YouTuber Halts Family Vlogs To Protect Son Björn

Felix and Marzia Kjellberg are winding down their Japan family vlogs, saying their three-year-old son should grow up with more privacy than their cameras now allow.

The Economic Times

NSDC, Fourth Valley partner to strengthen workforce mobility avenues for Indian talent in Japan

India's National Skill Development Corporation has partnered with Japan's Fourth Valley Concierge Corporation. This collaboration aims to boost job opportunities for Indian professionals in Japan. A credibility check framework will ensure transparency and trust for Japanese employers. This initiative supports the goal of sending 50,000 skilled Indian workers to Japan…

The Independent UK

I’ve spent 2 weeks testing Google’s £85 Fitbit Air – could it replace my Whoop?

Google’s ultra-thin screen-free fitness tracker costs a fraction of a Whoop and doesn’t require a subscription to work

Space

Unusual red northern lights over Japan suggest some solar storms are stronger than we thought

Researchers analyzing crimson auroras over Japan found the glowing displays stretched hundreds of miles higher into Earth's atmosphere than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about the strength of geomagnetic storms.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Yomiuri Giants baseball manager Abe resigns after arrest over allegedly assaulting his daughter

Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan’s storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter

Caixin Global

Business Brief (May 26): China Suspends Some Rare Earth Exports to Japan

Beijing says the curbs target military-related uses and are aimed at countering Japan’s remilitarization efforts

AAP

The April 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Show Concludes Successfully as "Complete Sourcing Destination for Asia" Strategy Delivers Results

HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The April 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows concluded successfully at AsiaWorld-Expo, with three phases of exhibitions recording over 130,000 visitor entries from professional buyers representing more than 180 countries and regions. Key regions including North America, Europe, Latin America, Japan, South Korea…

Motorsport

Takamoto Katsuta: “There is no question, it is full attack” for WRC Rally Japan

The Japanese driver's approach to his home round is simple but he admits beating his Toyota team-mates will prove to be a challenge

The Independent UK

Japan baseball manager resigns after arrest over alleged assault on daughter

Shinnosuke Abe, 47, was arrested for allegedly grabbing his daughter and forcing her to floor

The Economic Times

Is Quad the Asian NATO or ocean foam? What Delhi meet reveals

Quad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and energy security. The grouping is shifting towards economic and technological coordination. This pragmatic approach aims for resilience rather than deterrence. The Quad's future hinges on US strategic consistency and its ability to…

The Economic Times

Quad vows to invest $20 billion towards critical minerals supply chains

India, Australia, Japan, and the US are pooling up to $20 billion to bolster critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to reduce import reliance and boost local industries by supporting mining, processing, and recycling. The Quad partners will identify and back projects crucial for advanced technologies and regional economic…

1 … 45 46 47 48

People

Alex LeeThe Independent

16 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Artificial Intelligence

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.