Japan6 days agoJapan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifismThis clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.6 days ago7 days agoJapan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warningJapan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.7 days ago17 Apr 2026Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summerThe term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.17 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisisThe aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.16 Apr 202611 Apr 2026'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep PurpleHard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.11 Apr 20261 Apr 2026The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to knowThe final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their childrenJapan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.1 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Who is a certain starter? How England's players rated against JapanWho impressed for England in Tuesday's friendly against Japan? Alex Howell rates the players.31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026England-Japan water breaks to mimic World Cup conditionsThere will be two water breaks during England's friendly against Japan as Thomas Tuchel's side attempt to mirror World Cup conditions.31 Mar 2026...
