US nationals arrested for attempting to break into Punch the monkey's enclosure
Clips of the monkey cuddling up to a stuffed orangutan went viral earlier in the year.
The Bank of Japan has intervened in the yen for the second time in less than a week, buying $32 billion worth of the currency
The country's currency is falling at an increasingly steep rate, and the government is struggling to keep the economy afloat.
Japan relaxes arms exports restrictions, allowing it to sell lethal weapons
Restrictions limiting arms exports to just five categories will be lifted.
Japanese Prime Minister urges people to seek higher ground following earthquake off country's coast
Sanae Takaichi wants everyone in quake-affected areas to find shelter in higher ground.
Breaking: At least one employee killed in fatal stabbing at a Pokémon center in Tokyo
The attacker is also reported to have died following the incident.
Trump compares Iran strikes to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Takaichi: "You also believe in surprise"
The remarks sparked mixed reactions amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Hiroshima survivor embraced by Obama, Shigeaki Mori, dies at 88
The image of Obama embracing Mori at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park became one of the defining moments of the visit.
Japan to join Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defence project
Takaichi is expected to discuss the initiative during a leaders' summit in Washington on March 19.
Macron will lead G7 leaders call on Iran crisis and energy prices on Wednesday
The French president will convene a virtual summit as oil prices surge.
Check out the new trailer for Tom Hanks' World War II documentary
Hanks' narration sets the tone: "For six dark years, the world was on fire."
Who is Punch the Monkey? The young macaque that has become almost more famous than Donald Trump
Donald Trump was the most searched individual in 2025, according to the latest data. But now, there's another contender.
Italy approves €8.8 billion for GCAP fighter jet programme
Parliament backs funding plan for next-generation aircraft with UK and Japan.
Trump hails Takaichi's landslide win, pledges strong backing for Japan leader
The Unites States president praises a "peace through strength" agenda after the historic supermajority victory.
Japan's Takaichi secures landslide election victory, tightening grip on power
The prime minister wins supermajority, clearing the path for tax cuts and defence push despite market and China concerns.
Trump backs Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi ahead of pivotal election on Sunday
The president's endorsement adds momentum as Japan votes amid market jitters and China tensions.
At least 30 people dead and around 200 injured after weeks of heavy snowfall in Japan
The emergency comes ahead of Japan's general election this Sunday.
Assassin of former prime minister Shinzo Abe given life sentence in case that shook Japan
The court condemns the "despicable" killing that exposed political and religious fault lines.
Power outage brings Tokyo's commuter rail to a standstill
A fire near central station halts Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines during morning rush.
Japan PM Takaichi moves toward snap election (February 8 vote likely)
The new leader seeks fresh mandate as spending plans and China tensions loom.
K-pop drum duet steals the show at Japan-South Korea summit
This surprise drum duet between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has gone viral.
Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2 million at Tokyo's New Year auction: "Hoping it would be a bit cheaper"
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura smashes his own record at the first fish auction of 2026.
New Year LIVE: Follow the countdown to 2026 as it happens across the world
We are tracking the arrival of the new year across the globe in real time, with hourly updates, key moments, and live coverage from major celebrations.
Japan approves record $785 billion budget seeking to contain rising debt
The country's cabinet has approved a record 122.3 trillion yen ($785 billion) budget for the next fiscal year.
Japan's H3 rocket fails to deploy navigation satellite into orbit after engine problems
Japan failed to place a government navigation satellite into orbit on Monday.
Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima nuclear accident
The country is preparing to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.
US nuclear-capable bombers fly over Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets in show of force
B-52s fly with Japanese fighter jets as regional tensions rise.
Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.6 earthquake
Japan registered an "upper six" on Japan's seven-level seismic scale in parts of Aomori.
China-Japan relations worsen: Chinese fighter jets direct weapons radar on Japanese aircraft
Tension rose between China and Japan after Japan reported this weekend that Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft.
Tokyo is no longer the world's largest city
This is the city that has taken the top spot and is predicted to keep it until 2050.
China: Japan "crossed a red line" with Taiwan intervention remarks
China warns of "resolute response" after Japan suggested possible military action.
Hundreds of thousands of trips cancelled due to China-Japan tensions over Taiwan
Chinese tourists reportedly cancelled around 500,000 flights to Japan in just three days.
Japan and China continue the back-and-forth after beheading threats to Takaichi over Taiwan
Japan moved on Monday to de-escalate tensions with China.
What's going on with Japan and bears? From drones that bark like dogs to grannies fighting bears
This is what happens when real life meets technology and AI.
Chinese official threatens to behead Japanese prime minister over Taiwan
Japan protests after Osaka-based diplomat posts hostile message on X.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea off its east coast, South Korea and Japan report
Seoul and Tokyo confirm launch from near Chinese border.
Japan mobilizes troops to fight deadly wave of bear attacks
Over 100 attacks and 12 deaths this year push authorities to call in the military.
Japan looks to curb rising bear attacks with recruited hunters
12 people have died to bears this year already with over 100 injured too.
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Trump arrives in Japan for next stop on Asian tour
The president seeks new trade agreements and strengthening alliances in East Asia.
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister
A historic shift marks a new era in Japanese politics.
Coalition deal paves way for Takaichi to become Japan's first female prime minister
This follows a coalition deal with Japan Innovation Party.
Tomiichi Murayama, former Japanese prime minister, passes away at 101
The leader behind Japan's most significant apology for atrocities inflicted by Japanese troops in World War II.
Japan's next leader promises Nordic-style gender balance
Japan's LDP elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female prime minister.
Japan's prime minister steps down
Shigeru Ishiba resigns after mounting internal challenges and electoral setbacks.
Modi strengthens Asian ties after United States trade strain
India's leader visits Asian partners to strengthen ties.
8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russian far-east, leads to tsunami warnings across the Pacific
Hawaii, Japan, the West Coast of the US, and more, are dealing with a potential serious tsunami.
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Japanese prime minister resists resignation after election loss
The ruling coalition has lost its majority in the Diet in the election because of growing support for the far-right nationalist Sanseito movement.
Japan and South Korea encounter 25% tariff as Trump intensifies trade conflict
Japan and South Korea face 25% tariff as Trump extends negotiation deadline to August 1.
Japan executes "Twitter killer" in first use of death penalty since 2022
The hanging of Takahiro Shiraishi marks the country's return to capital punishment after a pause of several years.
Trump likens Iran strike to Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings
"It ended the war," he says.
Japan urges calm after United States strikes on Iran
Japan highlights the importance of dialogue amid United States and Israeli military actions.
