In his latest faux pas, US President Donald Trump mixed up Japan, a key US ally, with Iran by mistakenly referring to the latter as the “Islamic Republic of Japan.” It did not end there. Shortly

Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths.

Japan and India have announced new agreements to deepen cooperation in defense,economic and maritime security, and artificial intelligence.

Kyoto took the top spot thanks to its affordability, safety, and cultural attractions.

It's week two of the 2026 Nations Championship, and we're getting another stack of northern vs. southern hemisphere fixtures. Both Japan and Ireland scored wins last week and will

Japan's experimental reusable rocket took off and safely landed in a first test flight Saturday as the country seeks to achieve the technology key to cut launch costs and compete in the global space market dominated by SpaceX.

Parts of Japan's Kyushu region experienced extreme temperatures on July 11, with a heatstroke warning issued for several prefectures. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

When roads, railways or new buildings are planned, centuries-old trees are often among the first casualties of development. In Japan, however, some of the country's most valuable trees are given a second chance.