Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to hold their fourth meeting in about six months

The Independent UK

Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Japan has reported its economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the January-March quarter

The Independent UK

Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter

Japan’s economy grew 0.5% in the January-March quarter of 2026, beating market expectations of 0.4%, supported by stronger private consumption and corporate investment.

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Dollar steadies from weakness as Trump calls off planned attack on Iran

The dollar gained strength as U.S. President Donald Trump halted a planned attack on Iran. This move eased fears of a wider conflict. Bond markets also stabilized after a recent selloff. Investors are watching for further developments in the Middle East and their impact on global markets. The Japanese yen…

The Economic Times

‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried?

Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concern

The Guardian - AU

Not the Allbirds effect: Japan's top bidet maker Toto has been quietly making chip supplies for decades, and the stock market finally noticed

Toto didn't just flush its old business to make chips: it's been making the same components to power the world's AI infrastructure for years.

Fortune

"Probably the best 70-200mm zoom in the world" successor just became the #1 selling lens in Japan – it's improved in almost every way

This lens builds on what was already considered one of the best telephoto zooms ever made – and now it tops the latest sales rankings in Japan

Digital Camera World

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) reported record fiscal 2025 profit and set a higher profit target for fiscal 2026, while management faced analyst questions about a drop in its capital ratio and the size of its planned share repurchase. Group CFO Togawa told investors on the online earnin

MarketBeat

The mental challenge Evans takes on at Rally Japan

The championship leader will have the best road position for the final asphalt event of the World Rally Championship season, but knows the risks of opening up too big a gap in the standings

Autosport

Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?

Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the most to borrow in a generation. The Iran war's energy shock is rewriting the rules of global finance — and the bill is only getting larger. The 10-year…

The Economic Times

The mental challenge WRC leader Elfyn Evans faces at Rally Japan

The championship leader will have the best road position for the final asphalt event of the World Rally Championship season, but knows the risks of opening up too big a gap in the standings

Motorsport

Global bond rout deepens as Iran war drags on and underscores inflation fears

Global bond markets are experiencing significant losses as rising energy prices, fueled by the Iran conflict, ignite inflation fears. Investors now anticipate central banks worldwide, including the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank, to hike interest rates. Japan's government debt issuance further strains finances, pushing JGB yields to record…

The Economic Times

German 10-year bond yield stays at 15-year high amid global bond rout

Global bond markets are experiencing a selloff. Investors are concerned about rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict. This could fuel inflation and lead to further interest rate hikes. German 10-year bond yields have reached a 15-year high. Italian 10-year yields are also up. European Central Bank head…

The Economic Times

Japanese Street Cats Are Back With 50 New Photos Full Of Chaos And Charm

For more than a decade, the Tokyo-based artist has wandered through Japan’s backstreets, harbors, alleyways, snowy sidewalks, and quiet neighborhoods documenting the unscripted lives of stray cats exactly as they are—mischievous, exhausted, territorial, affectionate, suspicious, and gloriously unpredictable.

Bored Panda

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

BANG Premier

Keanu Reeves to voice title character in Japanese samurai epic Hidari

Keanu Reeves will voice the titular role in the Japanese stop-motion samurai epic Hidari from filmmaker Masashi Kawamura.

The Independent UK

Americans arrested after man climbs into Punch the monkey’s enclosure at Japanese zoo

The beloved baby macaque Punch went viral when he started clinging to plushie after being rejected by his mother. His popularity has led to a surge in visitors

Euronews

Japan arrests US nationals after one entered enclosure at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo

The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother.

Whats Hot

Indian-Origin Restaurateur in Japan Faces Deportation After 30 Years Amid Tougher Visa Rules

For many families who move abroad, migration is more than a change of geography — it is a journey driven by hope, sacrifice, and dreams of a better future. Years of hard work often help immigrants build stable lives, raise families, and become deeply rooted in their adopted countries. But…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

This Japan airport is about to get a Pokémon makeover

Noto Satoyama Airport will transform into "Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, aiming to revitalize tourism in Ishikawa Prefecture post-earthquake. This unique collaboration with the Pokémon With You Foundation will feature extensive themed decorations, merchandise, and dining options until September 30, 2029, drawing visitors with its…

The Times of India

Why are millions of homes in Japan empty: Inside the shocking rise of abandoned “ghost houses” across the nation

Across Japan, something unusual is happening in plain sight. Entire neighbourhoods have houses that still stand, but nobody lives inside them anymore. Windows stay closed for years. Gardens grow wild, and paint fades slowly in the weather and over time. Reportedly, Japan has around 9 million vacant homes, a figure…

The Guardian - UK

UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry

MPs will decide whether Corin Robertson will face questions over decision to award security clearance against advice

The Economic Times

Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debt

Japan plans a new budget to counter Middle East war economic impacts. This may mean more government debt, potentially raising interest rates. Long-term bond yields have already hit record highs. The government is considering subsidies for fuel and utility bills. This move could influence the Bank of Japan's interest rate…

Times Pets

10 Beautiful Fish With Surprisingly Long Lifespans

Most people think aquarium fish live for only a few years. You bring them home, enjoy their beauty, and quietly expect them to disappear with time. But what if some aquarium fish could stay with you for decades? What if the tiny fish swimming peacefully in your tank today could…

Digital Camera World

How do you photograph history that people would rather forget, or grief that has no shape? Two Japanese photographers give very different answers

From postwar Hiroshima to pandemic-era Tōhoku, a landmark exhibition pairs two Japanese photographers who've spent careers turning trauma into art

Tom’s Hardware

Japan can’t make robot wolves fast enough to counter the rise in bear attacks that have killed 13 humans this year — $4,000+ animatronic Monster Wolf features intense LEDs and makes loud noises

With record numbers of bear attacks on humans, Japan has been increasingly turning to high-tech solutions like the Monster Wolf robot. But production can't keep up with demand.

1 … 10 11 12 13

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.