The Latest Breaking News from Japan

The .305 lifetime hitter was mourned by Shohei Ohtani and others.

The doubling in rice prices since last year has become a major concern for voters and policymakers

The footage was shot at Led Zeppelin's first Japanese show at Tokyo's famous Nippon Budokan Hall

If you've ever played Gran Turismo, you know about TommyKaira. The Japanese tuner brand got its start with the ZZ, a tiny, bare-bones mid-engine sports car sold only in Japan in very limited numbers. The boutique carmaker planned a second car to follow the ZZ, aptly named the ZZII. While…

Tokyo-based company ispace aims to land its "Resilience" spacecraft in the moon's Mare Frigoris ("Sea of Cold") region on June 5, notching a big milestone for Japan and for commercial spaceflight.

TikTok creator Ryan gives us all a very vivid glimpse into the peculiarities of life in the land of the rising sun.

The funky Aygo X is the smallest model Toyota sells outside of Japan's kei car segment. It’s a diminutive vehicle competing in Europe’s rarefied A-segment, especially after the exit of the Volkswagen Group’s trio (VW up!, Skoda Citigo, and SEAT Mii) a few years ago. Previously a traditional hatchback, the…

The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.

Australia's Bernard Foley has fallen just short in the Japan Rugby League One final, his side pipped by Brave Lupus Tokyo in the decider.