George Russell sets fastest practice time in Japan as Mercedes finish one-two World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, just 0.132 sec back. The Independent UK · Mar 27
Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs. Euronews · Mar 18
Olympic gold: Japan’s Horigome on skateboard, GB’s Pidcock on mountain bike Japan wins skateboarding and gymnastics gold, Canada achieves a judo first, Great Britain wins mountain bike thriller. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2024
Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease Tokyo’s plans to give authorities more power to revoke permanent residency prompts cries of xenophobia. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
Asian shares lower on slowing inflation, upbeat US economy Asian shares mostly lower despite positive U.S. economy news; Japan's inflation slows faster than expected. Wall Street hits record highs. Top News · Jan 26, 2024
Japan's Successful Lunar Mission: Pinpoint Landing on Moon Japan successfully landed its lunar probe, SLIM, on the moon, albeit slightly off target. Despite a landing mishap, the mission marks a significant achieve... Top News · Jan 25, 2024
Asian Shares Dip on Wall Street Decline, China's GDP Growth Asian shares mostly lower as Wall Street declines; Tokyo's Nikkei hits 30-year high. Chinese economy grew 5.2% in 2023, surpassing target. Earnings reports... Top News · Jan 17, 2024
European and Asian Markets Mixed as U.S. Closed for Holiday Get the latest updates on global markets in this mixed start to the week. European markets opened lower while Asian markets remained mostly higher. Investi... Top News · Jan 15, 2024
Market Retreats as Dollar Strengthens and Investors Await Jobs Report Global shares retreat as investors await US jobs report. Tokyo stocks boosted by a stronger dollar, while oil prices rise. Market sentiment remains cautious. Top News · Jan 5, 2024
Export-Boosted Tokyo Stocks Rise as Dollar Strengthens Amid Weakening Yen Stocks in Asia mostly decline as Wall Street's mixed finish and speculation over Bank of Japan's policy stance weigh on investor sentiment. Export-related ... Top News · Jan 5, 2024
Asian Stocks Slip as Wall Street's Slow Start Continues The Asian stock market slipped as Japan's markets reopened following the tragic earthquake that hit the country. Tokyo's mood was somber as officials paid ... Top News · Jan 4, 2024
Asian Shares Rise as Wall Street Extends Winning Streak Find out how Asian shares reacted to reports of decreasing inflation and a potentially improving economy, as Wall Street ends its winning streak. Top News · Dec 25, 2023
Japan and ASEAN Unite for Peace, Security Amid Tensions Japan and ASEAN leaders unite for the 50th anniversary of their official ties, focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, and a rules-respecting ... Top News · Dec 17, 2023
Japan’s workers get rare pay bump after decades without a raise Japanese employees earn only three-quarters as much as developed-country peers over 30 years after asset bubble burst. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023 New two-person cabin will let you visit space without a billionaire's budget Japanese startup Iwaya Giken has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising up to an altitude of 15 miles, where the curve of the Earth can be clearly viewed
Reuters · Feb 23, 2023 Japan's emperor gives first birthday address in four-year reign Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne almost four years ago, after delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and urged support for people struggling with inflation and the pandemic.
Reuters · Oct 26, 2022 Seoul says allies agree 'unparalleled' response needed to a N. Korea nuclear test South Korea said on in Wednesday it had agreed with the United States and Japan that a resumption of nuclear testing by North Korea would have to be met with an "unparalleled" response.
ABC News · Jul 12, 2022 Shinzo Abe, Japan's assassinated former prime minister, remembered in Tokyo on day of private funeral With prayers, flowers and flags draped in black ribbons, Japan bids a tearful farewell to its longest-serving PM, who was gunned down at a campaign rally last week.