The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan's coast guard will simulate a collision between vessels Friday during joint exercises with the United States and the Philippines seen as a show of unity against Chinese activity in disputed regional waters.

Rice prices doubled last month in Japan as core inflation accelerated, official data showed Friday, posing a threat to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of July elections.

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As thirst for the vivid green drink reaches an all-time high, Kate Ng looks at the origins of the tea leaf and how the versions of it on the high street are a world away from its authentic roots

The Japanese automaker Honda just hit a key milestone in rocket reusability with a near-bullseye landing during a vertical test flight in Hokkaido.

The story of an electric guitar so cool, there's no wonder they called it the Iceman

The guitar had previously been available as a Fender Japan-exclusive release

From endless vending machines to bewildering TV shows, Japan is a place unlike any other.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.33% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s drop, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated projections, as well as Chair Jerome Powell’s…

Fujifilm's X100VI leads the pack, making a strong comeback in Japan's May 2025 sales ranking, followed by Nikon, Ricoh, Canon, and Sony cameras