Japan

Japan off to a winning start in Asian Cup with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei

Japan's Momoko Tanikawa (in blue) in action during their 2-0 Women’s Asian Cup win in Perth on March 4.

US-based Japanese doctor arrested upon extradition for allegedly vandalising shrine

The obstetrician and gynecologist is accused of leaving oily smears at Katori Shrine in Chiba.

Japan high court upholds dissolution order for Unification Church

The church has come under heavy scrutiny since the fatal shooting in 2022 of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material

Takeshi Ebisawa, 61, has been jailed since April 2022 on drug and weapons charges.

Trump’s Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China

A US Navy handout photo shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet preparing to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, from an undisclosed location on Feb 28.

Ohtani leads Japan's WBC title defense, Team USA seek first crown since 2017

Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Ex-employee of Japan bank sentenced to 18 years in home robbery case

Nomura Chief Executive Officer Kentaro Okuda and other executives took pay cuts and issued public apologies.

Middle East flights halted after US-Israel strike on Iran

Stranded passengers stand in line at the Qatar Airways customer service at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport after flights to Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi were cancelled following strikes on Iran launched by the United States and Israel, in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Johannes Christo

‘Safety and well-being’ will guide F1 Middle East planning: FIA chief

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 20, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

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Niigata travel guide: Discover Japan’s overlooked prefecture, where time seems to stand still

Hike along cliff-side coastal trails on Sado Island in Niigata.

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