The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Most Asian stocks rose Tuesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, after Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against China, which he has threatened with 100 percent tariffs, while Tokyo struggled amid Japanese political turmoil.

Brazil’s Asia tour concludes with a friendly against Japan.

More than 40 Japanese sumo wrestlers will take part in the five-day event in west London this week

Japan faces a surge in bear attacks as climate shifts, food shortages and rural depopulation push wildlife closer to towns, prompting new safety laws and awareness efforts.

While we were patiently waiting for the Lexus LFR to break cover, Toyota dropped a different kind of bombshell. The supercar remains missing in action, but the much-hyped livestream from Japan still delivered several interesting cars. Alongside the Lexus LS six-wheeled minivan and the Century coupe on stilts, there was…

The 2025 Japan Mobility Show is shaping up to be a real treat if you’re into unconventional cars. Lexus just teased a boxy, wacky LS-based minivan, but another member of the Toyota empire is also gearing up for an intriguing debut. Century, the de facto flagship brand, is bringing this…

Government now plans to scrap tax plan’s application to unrealised gains and delay start date of changes to July 2026

More than 20,000 children were born to non-Japanese couples, accounting for more than 3% of all newborns

Some 256 people from nine different countries, including Japan, entered this year’s competition, which was held in Peterborough on Sunday.