Japan

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s popularity dips after prioritising controversial laws

The polls hint at voter frustration over Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s priorities still early on in her term.

Central Japan cities hit 40 deg C, officially marking first ‘kokushobi’

A woman takes a break under a cooling mist during a heatwave in Tokyo on July 15.

Japan’s revised law clarifying dangerous driving takes effect

Under the law, “high speed” is defined as travelling over the speed limit by at least 50kmh on ordinary roads and 60kmh on highways.

Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters

A file photo taken on June 3, 2023 shows a Chinese Luyang III class warship sailing as seen from the deck of a US destroyer in the Taiwan Strait.

Japanese drugmaker Takeda’s Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in India

A government health worker collects blood sample from a patient at a dengue detention centre in Kolkata, India.

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'

FILE PHOTO: A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Japan May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

Rennie wins over doubters as New Zealand embraces new era

Rugby Union - Autumn International - Scotland v Australia - BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Britain - November 7, 2021 Australia head coach Dave Rennie during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Fukushima mushroom farmer affected by nuclear accident hopes to sell products nationwide

Yoshiyuki Kudo, 81, a farmer in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, expects to harvest about 20kg of shiitake mushrooms in the autumn.

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

Yawata city mayor, Shoko Kawata, six weeks pregnant, poses for a picture during an interview with Reuters at the city hall in Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Joseph Campbell

The six breakout stars of 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde’s Vozinha was one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup.

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