Egyptian FM heads to Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati departed for Tokyo on Tuesday as part of Egypt’s efforts to deepen relations with Japan. During the visit, Abdel-Aati is scheduled to hold talks with senior…
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Japan World Cup 2026 team guide
Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu’s side can not just survive against the best but beat them tooThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’…
Global Supply Shocks Drive Record US Crude Exports
US crude oil exports surged to an all-time high of 5.6 million barrels per day (mmbbl/d) in May, as Asian and European refiners increased purchases to offset supply disruptions triggered…
Tropical storm Jangmi injures 9 in Japan, thousands without power
The meteorological agency warns of high waves, landslides and flooding as the storm moves north after battering Okinawa.
Japan
Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again
Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction.
‘PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI’: Struggles, Tears, Stunning Reversals & Standout Moments on the Road to the Gripping Finale
One of the biggest differences between this season and the past three seasons is that this is now a global audition.
Japan
Typhoon Jangmi threatens Japan as Europe swelters
Powerful winds and rain expected in parts of Japan and Australia, while temperatures in Spain could hit 40CA powerful tropical storm is forecast to track near Okinawa, Japan, on Monday…
World
Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet
Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has quickened its pivot towards a more proactive defence policy, further shaking off -- with U.S. encouragement -- a pacifist outlook in place since…
ASIA PACIFIC
Japan rejects ‘new militarism,’ accuses China of rapidly arming
'China's external approach and military activities are matters of serious concern for Japan and the international community at the same time,' Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says
Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China
Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’Japan’s defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep…
How Curry Shops Got Caught in Japan’s Immigration Crackdown
Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, new visa rules are forcing some foreign business owners, who have put down roots in Japan, to leave.
National News
FULL TEXT: Marcos’ address before the National Diet of Japan
'The relationship between the Philippines and Japan is, at its core, a story of transformation — from reconciliation to deep mutual trust,' Marcos tells Japan's Parliament
Canada
Ahead of Chinese foreign minister’s Ottawa visit, Canadian warship transits Taiwan strait
The HMCS Charlottetown is the ninth Canadian warship to transit the strait since 2020
National News
Marcos addresses Japan’s National Diet
An address to the National Diet is a rare honor bestowed upon to visiting leaders and is, by some measure, an indication of the strength of Japan's ties with another…
Japan
‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions
Their influence is evident in every corner of society, the imperial family owns some, and Tokyo even has its own ‘cat town’Feline features stare out from the covers of umpteen…
Japan
‘Embarrassment for Japan’: PM wants to cut sales tax but cash registers say no
Sanae Takaichi pledged to suspend an 8% levy on food sales, but retailers say their systems aren’t designed for a tax of zero per centThe Japanese government has pledged to…
Epidemics
Are We Pandemic Ready?
Hantavirus and Ebola are reminders that outbreaks are inevitable, and that the world must work together to contain them and prevent the next pandemic.
Suzuki, Toshifumi (1932- )
Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93
He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life.
Suzuki, Toshifumi (1932- )
Toshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki spent four decades building 7-Eleven into a cornerstone of daily life in Japan.
Japan
Teachers struggle to support children who refuse to attend school
One school principal in Miyagi Prefecture says more teachers are struggling to be accepted by the families of children who won't go to school.
Japan
About 20 people injured after man sprays unknown substance near ATM in Tokyo mall
A road in the shopping district of Ginza was blocked off and people were taken away in stretchersAbout 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in central Tokyo…
Japan
Woman accused of murder in Hokkaido girl’s fall from bridge pleads not guilty
Another accused of conspiring in the murder is currently serving a 23-year sentence.
Japan
Father still searching for answers 29 years after Kobe child murders
For 70-year-old Mamoru Hase, whose son was one of two elementary schoolchildren killed by a 14-year-old boy in 1997, there is no such thing as closure.
Japan
Mysterious odor at luxury mall in Ginza leaves at least 15 feeling unwell
Police and the Tokyo Fire Department are investigating the cause of the odor.
Japan
Xi strongly criticized Takaichi over Japan’s ‘remilitarization’ during Trump summit
The Chinese leader became visibly agitated over Japan's increased defense spending, in one of the most heated parts of his summit with the U.S. president, a media report said.
Business
Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan’s convenience stores, dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki partnered with the US-based operator of 7-Eleven to launch Seven-Eleven Japan in 1973, opening the first store in Tokyo the following year
Japan
School raises rights and dignity awareness through sexuality education
Guidelines from UNESCO and others outline eight key concepts of comprehensive sexuality education, including relationships, human rights, understanding gender and staying safe.
Japan
He told his wife he was ‘coming home.’ Then he disappeared.
One family's search reveals Japan's growing crisis of dementia-related disappearances.
Japan
Police obtain arrest warrant for man in Hyogo murder case
The man's whereabouts are unknown, a situation prompting the Hyogo Prefectural Police Department to launch an open investigation into the case.
Japan
LDP, JIP, DPFP seek emergency clause in Constitution
The LDP's Yoshitaka Shindo said, "If a state of emergency coincides with an election period, how will we run the country?"
Japan
Japan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September
During an envisaged two-day visit, the emperor and the empress are expected to inspect progress in reconstruction programs in areas devastated by earthquakes in 2016.
Japan
U.S. informs Japan of Tomahawk missile delivery delays: report
The Japanese government has signed a contract with the U.S. government to acquire up to 400 Tomahawk missiles between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2027.
Japan
Philippine leader’s state visit to Japan to focus on shoring up defense ties
Energy security will also be on the agenda for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s trip to Tokyo — the first state visit by the country's leader in more than a…
Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
The War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia
A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea.
Japan
Hidankyo voices disappointment as nuclear nonproliferation talks fail
The NPT review conference failed to adopt a final document for the third consecutive meeting due chiefly to differences over Iran's nuclear development program.
Japan
Japan may add farming and anime courses to technical colleges
In response to many local governments aiming to establish new "kōsen" technical colleges, the ministry hopes to develop talent in a wide range of areas.