The Latest Breaking News from Japan

American cars have never been extremely popular in Japan, where domestic brands rule with an iron fist. The "why" of that fact is a matter of perspective, a reflection of the outlooks, governments, and indeed the cultures of each nation. But answering that question directly is perhaps less informative than…

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Terumi Tanaka, co-chair of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning group representing survivors of the US atomic bomb attacks in 1945, tells Adam Withnall in Tokyo that civilisation as we know it is in imminent danger as Russia ramps up its sabre-rattling against the West over the invasion of…

In Japanese society, prostitution is often framed as a necessary evil – a way to maintain social harmony by providing men with an outlet for their pent-up sexual desires.

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are trending up +0.14% this morning as investors shifted their focus to a highly anticipated earnings report from AI darling Nvidia.

Japan's trade deficit persists as imports exceed exports, impacted by a weakening yen and global uncertainties. Prime Minister Ishiba aims to enhance econo...

Ott Tanak will be able to fight “without his hands tied” at the World Rally Championship title-deciding Rally Japan, according to Hyundai team principal Cyril Abiteboul.

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are trending up +0.09% this morning as investors shifted their focus to a highly anticipated earnings report from AI darling Nvidia.

World’s first autonomous racing league A2RL demonstrates the phenomenal progress driverless technology has recently made, writes Anthony Cuthbertson from Japan, with one team saying it will match the best human racers ‘in one year’

Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft nearly three months ago was unintentional and caused by turbulence

Casio says Moflin can develop its own personality and build a rapport with its owner – and it doesn’t need food, exercise or a litter tray. But is it essentially comforting or alienating?

Celtic star Daizen Maeda suffered a hilarious mishap while warming up for Japan during the international break.