Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.

Japan’s new government says it wants to take a stricter approach to crime and other misbehaviour by foreigners, not begin mass deportations, contrary to widely shared online posts.

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.

Nasa Hataoka and Yuna Araki share the 54-hole lead at the LPGA's 2025 Toto Japan Classic, with Miyu Yamashita in solo third seeking back-to-back wins.

Sunday morning in Japan began with a palpable buzz after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani would start Game 7 of the World Series.

Ireland pulled away to beat Japan 41-10 with a strong second-half display, easing some concerns about their recent form ahead of tougher challenges

Right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda, who played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers over 10 seasons (2016-2025), announced that he is returning to Japan to continue his professional career.

Japanese confectioner Keiji Minatoya, who was attacked by a bear in 2023, told Reuters news agency that he thinks authorities must be ruthless with bears that no longer fear human settlements. "Bears that attack have learned that humans are weak," Mr Minatoya said.