Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Japan

Japanese dance group Avantgardey spotted breaking out dance moves in Orchard Road

Known as the “mysterious uniformed bobbed hair group”, Avantgardey was formed in February 2022.
Known as the “mysterious uniformed bobbed hair group”, Avantgardey was formed in February 2022.

Japan finance minister defends PM Takaichi’s comments on the benefits of a weak yen

Satsuki Katayama, Japan's finance minister, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan 20.
Satsuki Katayama, Japan's finance minister, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan 20.

Victim in Haneda robbery attempt in Japan had $779k stolen in 2025

Tokyo police are investigating any links between the Haneda case early on Jan 30 and a theft and an incident involving a car in 2025.
Tokyo police are investigating any links between the Haneda case early on Jan 30 and a theft and an incident involving a car in 2025.

Japan eye record winter Games medals haul in Milano-Cortina, says team chief

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Japanese Olympic Committee Press Conference - Main Press Centre, Milan, Italy - February 2, 2026 Japan Olympic Committee Chef de Mission Hidehito Ito and Deputy Chef de Mission Masahiko Harada during the press conference REUTERS/Yves Herman
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Japanese Olympic Committee Press Conference - Main Press Centre, Milan, Italy - February 2, 2026 Japan Olympic Committee Chef de Mission Hidehito Ito and Deputy Chef de Mission Masahiko Harada during the press conference REUTERS/Yves Herman

In the Spotlight

Late bloomers making their mark in the women’s badminton ranks

China's Gao Fang Jie in action during her first round match against Japan's Manami Suizu at the India Opean at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on Jan 13, 2026.
China's Gao Fang Jie in action during her first round match against Japan's Manami Suizu at the India Opean at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on Jan 13, 2026.

Bail denied for 4 suspects in $400k Hong Kong cash heist

Given the “seriousness of the case”, all four were remanded in custody pending trial.
Given the “seriousness of the case”, all four were remanded in custody pending trial.

Japan duty-free sales fall further as China tensions linger

A tour guide hands out leaflets for a popular duty-free store to members of a Chinese tour group in Tokyo.
A tour guide hands out leaflets for a popular duty-free store to members of a Chinese tour group in Tokyo.

From Japan to Brazil, voters could shake markets in key election year

A person walks past a bulletin board for posters of candidates for the February 8 snap election, where snow has accumulated, in Fukui, Japan, January 26, 2026, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
A person walks past a bulletin board for posters of candidates for the February 8 snap election, where snow has accumulated, in Fukui, Japan, January 26, 2026, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Japanese volleyball player wins hearts with viral ‘sweeping’ apology

Japanese volleyballer Yuji NIshida's 'sweeping' apology after striking woman with his serve has won hearts on the internet.
Japanese volleyballer Yuji NIshida's 'sweeping' apology after striking woman with his serve has won hearts on the internet.

Japan begins over-the-counter ‘morning-after pill’ sales to all ages

The morning-after pill will only be available at facilities that have met certain requirements.
The morning-after pill will only be available at facilities that have met certain requirements.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.