A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Japan kills at least 13, injures hundreds, and disrupts power and water for tens of thousands, with rescue efforts underway amidst warnings of further quakes.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island, collapsing part of an Aeon Mall and leaving people missing or injured. Tsunami advisories were lifted within two hours as authorities assessed damage and suspended transport services.
Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura (59) scores his first competitive goal in nearly 4 years, helping Fukushima United win 7-0 in the Emperor’s Cup, as he prepares for his 42nd professional season.
Researchers from Doshisha University in Japan found that greater Japanese horseshoe bats adjust their echolocation calls to a shared frequency when in colonies, reducing interference and improving prey detection.
Traditional Japanese manufacturers, known for products like toilets (Toto), glass fibre (Nittobo), and food seasonings (Ajinomoto), are emerging as crucial suppliers of specialized materials for advanced AI chip manufacturing and packaging, becoming "second-order AI beneficiaries" as global AI investment surges.
North Korea's foreign ministry accused South Korea, the U.S., and Japan of exploiting the recent ASEAN forum in the Philippines to incite hostility, promote a U.S.-led security bloc, and push for denuclearization, which Pyongyang asserts is "irreversibly concluded."
The US has imposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on goods from several countries, including China, Japan, and the EU, citing forced labor practices. Experts view these actions as a pretext for President Trump's 'America-first' trade agenda, with another Section 301 investigation ongoing.
The United States imposed a fresh wave of tariffs late on Thursday against 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and European Union member states, just hours before a temporary 10% blanket levy was set to expire.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed concerns about the country's real estate market, comparing it to Japan's 1990s property crash, as he plans tax revisions. Economists, however, largely downplay immediate bubble burst risks, citing tight lending and regional price variations, while acknowledging some shared financial characteristics with Japan.
Japan plans to establish a new unit under its defense ministry to enhance international coordination with allies, aiming to strengthen its capacity amidst a challenging security environment, particularly concerning "military threats" from North Korea, Russia, and China.
The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
Insta360 Japanは、日本初となる常設ブランドストア「Insta360 浅草本店」を東京・浅草にオープンすると発表した。25日にプレオープン、8月8日にグランドオープンし、製品体験やキャンペーン、ハローキティを迎えた記念イベントを実施する。
The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU member states, shortly before a temporary 10% levy expired.
Japanese militant Kozo Okamoto, 78, who participated in the deadly 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, died Thursday in Beirut after a long illness, announced the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which had protected him.
Japan's core inflation hit 1.6% in June, driven by higher oil prices and a weak yen, marking the first rise since March. While government subsidies cushioned energy costs for consumers, businesses face surging expenses. The Bank of Japan is reportedly on alert for faster rate hikes amid persistent inflationary pressures.
Die gesetzliche Frist für Trumps vorübergehende globale Zölle läuft ab, nachdem der Oberste US-Gerichtshof frühere Zölle als rechtswidrig erklärte. Die US-Regierung plant nun neue Importgebühren auf Basis eines anderen Paragrafen des Handelsgesetzes von 1974, um Zwangsarbeit in Lieferketten zu bekämpfen.
The US has imposed tariffs on several countries, including China and EU members, with rates up to 12.5%, citing human rights abuses and distortive trade practices. This action is part of President Trump's "America-first" agenda, alongside an ongoing Section 301 investigation into excess industrial capacity.
Nhiều doanh nghiệp Việt Nam, dẫn đầu là Vingroup và Green Carbon Japan Vietnam, đang chuẩn bị bán hàng triệu tín chỉ carbon ra thị trường quốc tế như Nhật Bản, Singapore, sau khi Chính phủ ban hành Nghị định 112 tạo hành lang pháp lý.
The Trump administration finalized tariffs of 10-12.5% on South Korea, Japan, and other trading partners, citing forced labor concerns. This decision, made under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, replaces temporary global tariffs and was implemented despite objections from the South Korean government.
China's senior men's football team will not participate in the Fifa Asean Cup in September, opting instead for warm-up matches against Palestine and North Korea in Chongqing as part of their preparation for next year's Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The women's and U23 men's teams will compete in the Asian Games in Japan.
Hybrid car sales in the U.S. surged nearly 20% in H1 2026, reaching 15.4% market share, almost triple that of pure EVs. Toyota, Hyundai Motor Group, and Honda control 86% of this booming market, benefiting from early investments as consumers prioritize fuel savings and range over pure EVs.
South Korea, China, and Japan urged stronger cooperation on supply chains, food, and energy security at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, citing vulnerabilities exposed by the Middle East crisis and geopolitical challenges, while also discussing Korean Peninsula stability.
A Japanese study found that the locked zone in the Nankai Trough, where tectonic plates merge and stress builds, is not permanent but changes over time. This discovery by the University of Tokyo and the Japanese coastguard complicates the prediction of megaquakes and tsunamis along Japan's Pacific coast.
PV Sindhu's China Open campaign ended in the second round with a 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 defeat to world No. 4 Chen Yufei. The loss came despite Sindhu's recent Japan Open triumph and a strong performance in the nearly 90-minute match.
