Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan on drug charges
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi announce historic defence cooperation amid South China Sea disputes. Read the full analysis of this strategic shift.
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.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments create diplomatic freeze at G20 summit. Public backs her stance as China retaliates with travel warnings and seafood bans.
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
China imposes a blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports and advises against travel to Japan. Explore the economic fallout and diplomatic crisis.
Japan's new PM faces first foreign policy crisis as China relations plummet over Taiwan remarks. Experts warn of severe economic implications for both nations.
The UK Foreign Office updates Japan travel advice following a record number of wildlife-related deaths. Stay informed and learn essential safety precautions for your trip.
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Japan due to a surge in bear attacks. Learn about the safety precautions and the military response.
Japan's new conservative leader Sanae Takaichi triggers a diplomatic crisis with China by suggesting a military response to Chinese action against Taiwan. Discover the escalating tensions.
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted dramatically before dawn on Sunday, sending ash and smoke 14,400 feet into the air and prompting ashfall warnings for local residents.
Beijing advises citizens against visiting Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan defence remarks escalate diplomatic tensions. Learn how this affects regional security.
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
Australian PM Anthony Albanese reveals he obtained Donald Trump's personal mobile number during diplomatic meeting, raising eyebrows in political circles about unprecedented access.
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Donald Trump faces backlash after mimicking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accent during a campaign rally, raising questions about diplomatic sensitivity and cultural respect.
Former US President Donald Trump presented Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with an extraordinary personalised golf putter during their famous summit, revealing new details about their unique political friendship through the sport of kings.
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Former President Donald Trump has stunned international observers by claiming Japan and other US allies owe 'big money' for American military defence, threatening to let aggressors 'do whatever they want' to nations that don't pay.
Exclusive: Donald Trump considers pulling American troops out of Japan in potential second term, raising alarm bells about Asian security and global military strategy.
Japan's Supreme Court rejects Tetsuya Yamagami's appeal, confirming death penalty for former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination during 2022 campaign speech.
Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting Ford trucks would be 'unrecognisable' following a hypothetical Japanese attack, straining US-Japan relations.
Former US President Donald Trump forges landmark rare earths agreement with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, reshaping global tech manufacturing and reducing Western reliance on China.