Japan

North Korea fired several ‌missiles including at least one short-range ballistic missile toward waters off the country's west coast ‌on Tuesday, South Korea's military ⁠said. The missiles were…

Shinnosuke Abe -- manager of the Yomiuri Giants, Japan's oldest and most storied professional baseball team -- stepped down Tuesday following his arrest over an incident involving his…

The Japanese government will compile a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 totaling more than 3 trillion yen ($19 billion) to brace for higher energy prices amid prolonged tensions…

A Japanese oil tanker arrived in Japan on Monday, becoming the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the Iran war, which has left…

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.…

Iran's top negotiator and its foreign minister were in Doha for talks with Qatar's prime minister on a potential deal with the U.S. to end the three-month-old war,…

We find out why Japanese social media has gone crazy for this cake. Starbucks might be famous for its Frappuccinos, but fans of the chain will tell you its cakes are where it’s at. That’s what’s happening right now on Japanese social media, where sweet tooths are raving about the chain’s chocolate terrine. At 540 yen (US$3.40) apiece, this is no cheap slice, but fans say it’s worth the investment, and the calories, so we picked one up to find out if it was worth th

For foreign and globally-minded families in Japan, choosing the right school is a big decision. Parents who opt for an international school do so to expand their child’s horizons in ways that go beyond English-language education. But in a world where technology is transforming the way children learn, think and create, how can you set your little one on a path to success? Global Leap International School aims to guide your child on that journey. Their uniquely global environment fosters open

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, as a U.S. official said the militia had ignored warnings to halt firing…

Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game…

Russia said on Monday that it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military as well as decision-making centers, and urged foreigners…

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years,…

Pikachu and Gyarados invite you to come by for a relaxing soak as Noto town recovers from disaster. A lot of storylines in the Pokémon anime and video games follow the journeys of Pokémon Trainers as they roam far and wide in search of rare Pocket Monsters as part of their training to become Pokémon Masters. No matter how strong your resolve is to be the very best, though, eventually you’re going to need to take some time to stop and rest along the way. Likewise, if your real-life travels take

A Skymark Airlines passenger jet made an emergency landing at Tokyo's Haneda airport Monday after detecting a tire problem, with one of its tires later found ruptured, the…

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of the top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs! {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Bilingual Recruitment (English Interviewer) \/ Sales Support","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"http:\/\/schema.org\/Organization","logo":"https:\/\/

Rikuu Nishida was all smiles. There were hugs and laughter. So much laughter. Nishida has brought his infectious enthusiasm to the major leagues. “I just love the game…

Two 19-year-old men have been arrested for allegedly robbing four men of a backpack containing gold bars and injuring them on the street in Tokyo last month, police…

D-Day was supposed to happen on June 5, 1944. The story of why it ultimately took place on June 6 is one that has been a bit lost…

Japan's securities watchdog has decided to launch a probe into motor maker Nidec Corp following the discovery of accounting irregularities, sources familiar with the matter said Monday. The…

Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Monday it had developed a new way of making semiconductors that could get around its U.S.-enforced lack of access to the most…