The Latest Breaking News from Japan

The Japanese iGaming industry braces for big changes.

Japan’s kei car segment is about to lose one of its most fun models. After more than 20 years on sale, the Copen will go out of production next August. Still, there’s a glimmer of hope the diminutive open-top sports car might return someday. Daihatsu says it is conducting “various…

A survey of Japanese game companies showed that AI use has reached a tipping point.

If you buy just one tool for the hosting season, let it be a Global chef's knife

When Lexi Smith, a 24-year-old teacher from Atlanta, began feeling burned out by long hours and low pay, she decided to make a change. Smith told CNBC that she "wasn't quite loving the school system" and wanted to live more simply while experiencing another culture. 

Following his second-place finish in the sprint race at Motegi, Marc Marquez has a strong chance of wrapping up the title in Sunday's Japanese GP

Netflix tapped more beloved Japanese stars to play the underdogs joining the Joker battle.

The World Judo Tour returned to China with thrilling finals. Zhuang Wenna claimed -48kg gold for China, while Japan dominated -60kg, -52kg, and -57kg categories. Veteran Yondonperenlei and Tamaoki Momo also took top honours.

The 64-year-old Apple boss is immersing himself in Japanese culture during his visit.