Inside Japan's Bear Crisis: A Reporter's Harrowing Visit
A Guardian reporter ventures into a Japanese bear hotspot, revealing the escalating human-wildlife conflict. Discover the shocking encounters and community fears.
A Guardian reporter ventures into a Japanese bear hotspot, revealing the escalating human-wildlife conflict. Discover the shocking encounters and community fears.
A man wearing a gas mask launched a violent attack at a Japanese rubber factory, stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with bleach. Police have arrested a 38-year-old suspect.
Eight people rushed to hospital after a reported mass stabbing and chemical incident at the Yokohama Rubber plant in Mishima, Japan. Follow for breaking updates.
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
Discover why fried chicken is Japan's festive staple. A traveller explores Tokyo's halal alternatives to the KFC queues, unravelling a unique cultural tradition.
Japan faces its first panda-free era in five decades as its last two giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, depart Tokyo's Ueno Zoo for China, marking a symbolic moment amid diplomatic tensions.
Find out when and how to watch the Carabao Cup semi-final draw live. All details on the date, start time, TV channel, live stream, and teams involved.
Japan has ended its megaquake advisory for the northeast coast one week after a magnitude 7.5 quake. Officials warn the risk remains. Stay prepared with the latest updates.
The FA Cup third round draw takes place on Monday, December 8, with Premier League clubs entering. Find out the start time, how to watch live, and the full list of ball numbers.
FIFA has confirmed the groups for the 2026 World Cup, with England drawing Croatia and Scotland set to meet Brazil. Discover the full schedule and new format details here.
The 2026 World Cup draw is complete, setting England against Croatia and Scotland versus Brazil. Discover the full group stage fixtures, dates, and historic venues for the tournament across North America.
FIFA will unveil the full 2026 World Cup match schedule on 6 December, including kick-off times and venues for all 72 group games across 16 host cities in North America.
England will face Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Group L, while Scotland are drawn with Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. Discover the full 2026 World Cup draw and qualification details.
The United States Men's National Team will face Australia, Paraguay, and a play-off winner in Group D for the 2026 World Cup. Discover the full draw details and tournament schedule here.
England discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents this Friday. Fixture locations and times will be confirmed in a separate ceremony on Saturday. Full details here.
A complete guide to the 16 stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America. Discover capacities, key matches, and unique features of each venue.
FIFA has unveiled the complete match schedule for the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Discover all fixtures, venues, and key dates for the historic 48-team tournament.
Your ultimate guide to all 16 stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Discover key facts, capacities, and history ahead of the draw.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place today. Discover how to watch live, the draw mechanics, and the teams England could face in the group stages in North America.
Can't wait for the official 2026 World Cup draw? Use our free interactive simulator to predict the groups for England, Scotland and all 48 teams ahead of Friday's ceremony in Washington.
American playwright Jeremy O Harris detained in Okinawa after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn about Japan's strict drug laws and the case details.
Scotland return to the World Cup draw after 27 years. We analyse the pots, the potential opponents, and what Steve Clarke's side can expect from Friday's ceremony in Washington DC.
The draw for the historic 48-team 2026 World Cup takes place today. Find out the start time, TV details, and see who England and Scotland could face in North America.
England and Scotland discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents this Friday. Get the full draw details, seeding pots, and ticket sale information here.
Kyoto posts urgent multilingual signs after record bear attacks across Japan. Learn the safety advice and why encounters have surged to unprecedented levels.
A 69-year-old security guard fought off a bear in a Japanese public toilet. This incident is part of a record-breaking surge in bear attacks across Japan, prompting military deployment and new insurance policies.
A Tokyo court ruled Japan's same-sex marriage ban constitutional, reversing an earlier decision. The case now heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on LGBTQ+ rights in the G7's only holdout.
All Nippon Airways launches free domestic flights for UK travellers to explore Japan's hidden gems and reduce overtourism. Find out how to book.
British tourists can now book complimentary internal flights in Japan with ANA to ease overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto. Discover lesser-visited regions until 31 Jan 2026.
Japan confirms missile deployment on Yonaguni island near Taiwan, triggering a furious response from Beijing which calls it a 'red line' crossing. Read the latest on this major defence escalation.