Vietnam Leader To Lam Visits Japan
Vietnam's leader visits Japan as decades-old ties shift in trade and aid.
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News for readers in Japan, in one-minute summaries with a link to the original reporting.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes central Japan
A strong earthquake hit central Japan early Sunday, affecting a wide area near Aichi Prefecture and causing dozens of injuries.
3 cards 50sAstellas employee to be released from China prison in December
Japanese Astellas Pharma employee set for December release from China prison after espionage sentence.
4 cards 50sJapan holds nuclear disaster drill simulating Tomari plant accident
Japan runs nuclear emergency drill after Tomari plant accident scenario.
6 cards 1mJapan vs Nigeria U-17 Women's World Cup Final
Nigeria's Flamingos aim to become Africa's first U-17 Women's World Cup champions against Japan in Morocco.
16 cards 2mJapan vs Nigeria: U-17 Women's World Cup Final
Nigeria's five match-winners could beat Japan in U-17 Women's World Cup final.
10 cards 1m 30sJapan Pays ICC Early Amid U.S. Sanctions
Japan may pay International Criminal Court 2027 contributions early to avoid U.S. sanctions disruption.
5 cards 50sJapan and China economic dependence shifts
Japan and China move toward selective economic dependence after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks.
3 cards 50sMichael Magers’ Austin Home: Kyoto Meets Texas
A photographer’s Austin home blends Japanese craftsmanship with Texas grit.
12 cards 1m 30sJapan's Whisky Export Push
Japan's new whisky breed targets global markets amid competition.
3 cards 30sJapanese companies caught in crossfire
Japan-China business ties freeze after PM's Taiwan remarks.
3 cards 40sCanon Enters Top 3 in Japan's Camera Chart
Canon breaks into top 3 as Sony dominates Japan's best-selling camera rankings.
6 cards 1m 10sTokyo Shallow Quake Strikes
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Tokyo coast with no tsunami warning.
6 cards 50sElena Rybakina One Win From Year-End No. 1
Elena Rybakina needs one win in Tokyo to claim year-end world number one ranking.
4 cards 40sRussia took Japanese journalist
Tokyo must speak up after Russia detains Japanese reporter.
3 cards 30sTakaichi Government Launches Cybersecurity Emergency Measures
Japan's prime minister announces urgent cyberdefense steps amid rising AI-linked attacks.
4 cards 40sJapan backs Vietnam's small-reactor cooperation
Japan to support Vietnam's small nuclear reactors by 2040.
3 cards 40sForeign students spend $4.3bn in Japan
Foreign students spend $4.3bn in Japan as weak yen boosts spending.
3 cards 40sScotland call up Leatherbarrow for Nations Championship
Scotland name Ollie Leatherbarrow for first Nations Championship match.
4 cards 40sGermany Joins GCAP Talks, Japan Cautious
German defense chief hints at joining Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet project, but Japanese concerns over delays linger.
4 cards 50sUS Marine dies after training incident in Okinawa
A US Marine died following a training incident at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan on November 3, 2026, the Marines said.
5 cards 1m 10sJapan South Korea Stocks Drop 4% as Democrats Lead
Asian markets plunge 4% as Democrats gain Senate control in US midterms.
3 cards 40sMitsui Chemicals Acquires JSR for $8.2bn
Mitsui Chemicals to buy Japan chip material maker JSR for over $8.2bn.
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