Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jiri Lehecka in the Japan Open final to retain the title and claim his first trophy after a 4 ½-month injury layoff.

The U.S. ambassador said his office was "providing full cooperation."

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has told investors to “rest assured” about her plans to fund massive spending and tax cuts as yields on the 30-year government bond jumped to an all-time high.

The arrest of a US Marine on suspicion of robbing and killing a local woman on Okinawa has renewed protests against the heavy American military presence on the southern island as Japan’s leaders condemned the crime.

Glover Garden is located near Oura Church. It is a collection of historical buildings, including the former Glover House. Nagasaki City was selected for "52 Places to Go in 2026" announced by The New York Times,

In Japan, one of the world’s most rapidly graying societies, officials often face pressure to stem the tide of demographic decline, which can bring budget cuts and public shame. Now, one city is being accused of inflating its numbers to avoid the appearance of a shrinking population.

Lufthansa Group is "significantly expanding" its services to Japan next year, after seeing strong passenger demand to explore 'The Land of the Rising Sun'.

A spate of hacking cases involving corporate sites has been reported in Japan in recent weeks. Millions of personal data elements were reportedly leaked in some cases.