Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan-owned car battery maker secures £1bn to build second Sunderland gigafactory

Site likely to create 1,000-plus jobs as AESC wins £680m from UK government plus £320m in private finance and equity

The Guardian - UK

Liam and Noel Gallagher 'on stern doctor's orders' ahead of Oasis reunion tour

The brothers’ Live ‘25 tour kicks off in Cardiff in July, before going global with shows in Japan, Argentina, the US and Brazil

Evening Standard

Japanese tech company Panasonic cuts 4% of its global workforce as profits falter

Panasonic says it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 people, half in Japan and half overseas, to become a more efficient, “lean” company," The Japanese manufacturer said Friday that the job cuts, amounting to about 4% of Panasonic's workers, will include early retirement offers in Japan and closures and…

The Independent UK

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

US Air Force and Navy ‘elephant walk’ in Japan could be ‘largest seen’

Fifty-three military aircraft, ranging from fighter jets to sophisticated reconnaissance craft, lined up in tight formation at Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Gain With All Eyes on U.S.-China Trade Talks, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending up +0.32% this morning as investors pin their hopes on trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.

Barchart

Japan's Panasonic Targets 10,000 Job Cuts Worldwide

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said Friday it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability.

International Business Times

Australian Golfer's Store-Bought Used Putter Powers a Course Record in Japan

Lucas Herbert used a second-hand putter to tie the course record in the opening round at the International Series Japan.

Sports Illustrated

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

If You Wondered What Japan Looked Like In The 1800s, Here Are 40 Photos From That Time

These fascinating pictures let you catch a glimpse of what life was like in 19th century Japan.

Bored Panda

World marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day under the shadow of war

As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegiances. While Emmanuel Macron presides over solemn tributes in Paris, China's Xi Jinping and Brazil’s Lula da Silva…

Radio France Internationale

Here’s why MotoGP doesn’t race the full track at Le Mans

MotoGP races all over the world. From Spain to Japan, America to Germany, and almost everywhere in between - sorry, penguins, there’s still no Antarctic GP yet - and at tracks new and old. And some even in locales familiar to those outside the world of two-wheeled racing.

Motorsport

Stocks Soar Before the Open as Trump Announces Trade Deal with Britain

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +1.06%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.35% this morning as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has reached a trade agreement with the U.K.

Barchart

The country quietly emerging as a surprise contender in the world of whisky

Forget Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and America

The Independent UK

Nintendo Forecasts 15 Million Switch 2 Sales In 2025-26

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo forecast Thursday that it would sell 15 million units of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console in the current financial year but warned US tariffs could hit its bottom line.

International Business Times

Toyota reports booming sales but stays cautious on profit because of various costs

Japan’s top automaker Toyota is reporting record sales for the fiscal year through March, but its profit for the latest quarter faltered partly because of a certification scandal

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times

Toyota Cites Tariffs As It Forecasts 35% Drop In 2025-26 Net Profit

Japanese auto giant Toyota on Thursday forecast a 35 percent year-on-year drop in net profit for 2025-26 citing Donald Trump's vehicle tariffs among other factors.

The Independent UK

Rush hour horror as knifeman attacks passengers at Tokyo subway station

The 43-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder

Barchart

Warren Buffett Just Revealed This One Trade He ‘Won’t Give a Thought To Selling’ for ‘The Next 50 Years’

At Berkshire’s 2025 shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett reaffirmed his large stake in Japan’s trading houses as a permanent, conviction-driven bet.

The Conversation

North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

Chinese authorities in the northeastern city of Shenyang reportedly arrested a North Korean IT specialist in late April 2025, accusing him of stealing drone technology secrets.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

TechRadar

Japanese businesses are being bombarded with millions of phishing messages

A Chinese threat actor is on the hunt for login credentials and system data.

Fortune

U.S.-China trade talk news boosts markets

Major Asian markets in China, Japan and South Korea all rose—but by less than 1%. Investors seem to be betting that the Papal Conclave will produce results before the trade negotiations do.

Space

Japan's Resilience moon lander arrives in lunar orbit ahead of June 5 touchdown

Japan's private Resilience lunar lander arrived in orbit around the moon on Tuesday (May 6), a month ahead of its planned touchdown try.

The Independent UK

The best MSC Cruises ships and sailings for 2026

MSC Cruises is family-friendly and easy on the wallet – here are some of the best ships and sailings from the Italian brand

The Conversation

The Conversation Africa’s first 10 years: a story of new media powered by generosity

Starting from scratch is daunting. And exhilarating. Your heart pounds, you can taste adrenaline, the sense of urgency and anticipation makes you high. I can recall each of these sensations 10 years after the thrilling moment when The Conversation Africa went live, and our first newsletter was sent out. Thanks…

Metal Hammer

"On arrival Izzy had to be loaded into a baggage cart to be wheeled through Customs and Immigration": Behind the scenes on Guns N' Roses' first trip to Japan

Classic Rock presents the first in an exclusive series of excerpts from former Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven’s forthcoming book Sound N’ Fury

inkl

The Digital Nomad’s Guide to Working Remotely in Japan

Whether you're thinking about a long-term move or a few productive months working your way from Tokyo to Takayama, here's everything you need to know to ensure your remote work adventure in Japan goes smoothly.

1 … 173 174 175 176

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.