Japan will purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles from the United States, as his government beefs up the country’s defences with eyes on threats.

A panel of the Japanese Justice Ministry has proposed raising the age of consent from 13 to 16. Still too young?

Japan will offer Ukraine fresh financial support worth $5.5 billion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, days before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

Manga master Leiji Matsumoto, whose epic sci-fi stories were highly influential in Japan’s comic-book and anime worlds, has died aged 85.

A 10-year-old French-Japanese boy will become the first officially recognised dual-national kabuki actor, a star of the traditional art form.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dismissed one of his secretaries over homophobic comments that the premier called “outrageous”.

Toyota named Koji Sato president and CEO in a surprise reshuffle that sees third-generation chief executive Akio Toyoda step aside to become board chairman.

Japan’s low birth rate and ageing population pose an urgent risk to society, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday.

Japan scored their third win Saturday in the World Pastry Cup, seeing off France and Italy at Sirha, the plum event for catering and hotel professionals.

Nissan and Renault are nearing a “historic” rebalancing of their auto alliance, with a deal likely to be announced in the coming weeks.

South Korea said Thursday it was considering compensating victims over Japan’s forced wartime labour without the direct participation of Japanese companies.

China on Tuesday said Australia should remember Japan’s war crimes during World War II before cosying up to the regional power.

Tokyo stocks opened higher Thursday following Wall Street gains as markets shrugged off messaging from the Federal Reserve reiterating its commitment to lowering inflation.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will hold talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House on January 13, and will also visit other G7 allies this month.

Japan will require Covid-19 tests on arrival for travellers from mainland China, after Beijing announced it will end inbound quarantine requirements.

Japan has approved a blood test kit to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, its manufacturer announced on Thursday.

The yen soared to a four-month high against the dollar Tuesday after a surprise tweak to monetary policy of the Bank of Japan, which has decided against hiking interest rates to tame decades-high inflation.

Dual Springbok international Nadine Roos will join Nagato Blue Angels in Japan after signing a six month contract.

World Cup 2022 is at the knockout stages, and James the Jellyfish is here to provide comprehensive preview and predictions for today’s games.

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Victor Gomes will take charge of this critical Group E clash at the World Cup tomorrow night. Here is all the info you need to enjoy the match.

World Cup 2022 has thrown up another shock. Japan have beaten Germany, and five of their starting 11 are based in the German Bundesliga!

Team Hyundai Motorsport secures fifth victory of the season with 1-2 result in Rally Japan as the WRC continues.

The loss of greats Kenzo and Miyake heralds the end of a fashion era, decades after Japanese design revolutionised Parisian catwalks.

Japan, France, the US, UK, Canada, Ghana, Zimbabwe and several other African countries are set to take part in Miss Heritage Global.