The Latest Breaking News from Japan

A Japanese woman has been indicted for kissing BTS's Jin without consent during a 2024 fan event in Seoul, sparking legal action and public outcry.

Hopes for an interest rate cut from the Fed are fading despite a global slowdown and a spike in the VIX.

Whether it’s warm ramen bowls, peaceful mountain views, or the iconic pop culture that shaped generations, Japan has captured the hearts of many. Its charm is so strong that anything associated with it feels instantly cool and beautiful. On TikTok, a viral trend is showing just how powerful that reputation…

Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.

Fans erupted online after South Korea's win on Physical: Asia, claiming uneven rules, faulty equipment, and biased challenges disadvantaged other teams.

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

Analysis: With relations between China and Japan plummeting to their worst level in decades, experts tell Arpan Rai it now falls to new PM Sanae Takaichi to navigate her way out of a potentially damaging crisis

Akio Toyoda's MAGA outfit at Fuji Speedway sparks global scrutiny as analysts say the display signals Toyota's strategic push to bolster ties with the US market.

Out-of-control blaze starts near fishing port in Oita city and spread to nearby forest