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An 81-year-old Soviet-era film screening by Russia has sparked alarm and historical tensions in Taiwan.
Japan’s foreign reserves plunged even as it launched a record yen‑intervention, sparking questions about Treasury sales.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan on August 22, 2026, shaking Tokyo and surrounding areas.
Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people in a 2009 Osaka pachinko parlor arson.
Russian President Putin's historic visit to the disputed Kuril Islands prompts an immediate diplomatic protest from Tokyo.
More than 80 percent of Japanese companies have not fully adopted artificial intelligence, according to recent polls and surveys.
Typhoon Dolphin slams into Japan's Okinawa before tracking toward China.
Viral video footage captures the exact moment a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes a hospital in Japan mid-surgery.
The United States and Japan execute a rare joint currency market intervention to rescue the yen from a forty-year low.
A fresh‑start mall in Kumamoto collapses moments after a powerful quake shakes southern Japan, leaving workers missing and dozens injured.
Japan’s new fiscal turn could revive growth but risks sparking a currency shock
Rockstar Games is clarifying region-lock restrictions for GTA 6 pre-order download codes as some players face access issues.
Yen hits ¥163.24 per dollar, its weakest since 1986, sparking fresh bets on early Bank of Japan rate hikes.
A Swiss euthanasia firm executive has died on Mount Fuji amid a season marked by increasing rescue operations and extreme heat.
Middle East oil producers are actively pursuing pipeline and transit alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Tokyo is encouraging male employees to wear shorts in offices to save on energy costs, triggering a public debate over professional standards and aesthetics.
Japan has issued a formal protest following rare live-fire military exercises conducted by a Chinese warship within its Exclusive Economic Zone.
Japan's defense chief Koizumi asserts the nation cannot avoid a debate on nuclear weapons, sparking domestic and international friction.
Recent research suggests that regular participation in cultural activities, such as visiting museums and cinemas, may be linked to a slower aging process.
Japan's parliament has enacted new legislation that criminalizes the desecration of the national flag, sparking debate over constitutional rights.
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has identified its next objective: a small, 11-meter near-Earth asteroid known as Torifune.
Japan’s Imperial House faces a succession crisis as political debate intensifies over restrictive inheritance laws that exclude women from the throne.
Japan is establishing its first centralized intelligence agency since World War II with support from Western partners.
Researchers are outfitting cyborg cockroaches with 3D-printed diving suits to assist in disaster search and rescue operations.
Japan's $1.8 trillion pension fund faces conflicting pressures to increase domestic holdings and alternative investments amid currency concerns.
Japan's space agency has successfully completed the first test flight and landing of its experimental reusable rocket prototype.
Ireland secures a bonus-point victory over Japan in the 2026 Nations Championship, though head coach Andy Farrell describes the result as flattering.
Japan has successfully completed the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket prototype, the RV-X.
Typhoon Bavi has triggered the evacuation of over 2 million people as it moves across East Asia toward China.
East Asia is on high alert as Super Typhoon Bavi moves toward China, Japan, and Taiwan following deadly landslides in the Philippines.
Japan's benchmark bond yields have reached a 30-year peak, drawing global attention to the nation's fiscal stability and debt management.
Nintendo has issued a formal thank-you to fans after being voted the top developer in Famitsu's 40th anniversary survey.
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe has successfully completed a flyby of asteroid Torifune to test critical planetary defense technology.
A new study suggests China's dominance in the rare earth industry is undermined by a critical structural weakness regarding core patents.
A Japanese defense titan warns that converting automobile plants for military drone production is an unsustainable strategy.
Micron has begun a multi-billion dollar expansion of its chip manufacturing facilities in Japan to meet the growing demand for AI memory.
A trilateral venture between the U.K., Italy, and Japan has secured a $6.14 billion contract for the next-generation GCAP fighter jet.
India and Japan are strengthening defense, economic, and security ties as Japanese PM Takaichi and PM Modi confront shared regional challenges.
Mercosur is pivoting toward Asian markets, initiating economic partnership talks with Japan and exploring trade deals with China.
Brazil secures a spot in the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic late victory over Japan.
Naomi Osaka has captured attention at Wimbledon with a kimono-inspired walk-on look that blends Japanese heritage with cinematic style.
The Japanese yen has plummeted to a four-decade low, sparking historic market volatility and fears of government intervention.
China has expanded its export control list to include 20 Japanese entities amid deepening tensions involving Takaichi.
China and Russia have conducted a joint air patrol involving over 10 military aircraft, triggering scrambles from Japan and South Korea.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the knockout phase as the Round of 32 bracket, schedule, and matchups are officially set.
Major airline adds daily California to Japan flights due to surging demand
World Cup 2026 fever intensifies as the Round of 32 unfolds with high-stakes matchups and expert predictions.
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai was diverted to Japan following a passenger's disruptive behavior toward the crew.
Japan is facing a rare double-storm scenario as two tropical systems bring flooding, landslides, and flight disruptions across the country.
Pokémon GO is celebrating Professor Willow's birthday with a dedicated research event and a special companion Pikachu.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan
China detains Japanese citizens amid rare earth export restrictions
Belgian royal family hosts Japanese emperor and empress for state visit
2026 World Cup knockout rounds underway, teams advancing and exiting
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier involved in 'dangerous' encounter with Japanese warship