It’s eaten with almost every meal, but a shortage of rice has sent prices soaring in Japan. The crisis has forced the government to release emergency supply.

A redditor reports that the Nintendo eShop has been malfunctioning for "five consecutive days" due to the high-demand for Switch 2 pre-orders. Japan has a region exclusive console that's around $110 cheaper than it is internationally.

A medical transport helicopter fell into the sea in southwestern Japan, killing the patient and two other people.

No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren and his buddy Michael Reeves have imposed on themselves as they embarked on a journey to traverse Japan on motorbikes.

Japan’s households cut back on spending as inflation remained elevated, in a sign of vulnerability in a key pocket of the economy before sweeping US tariffs hit the country.

The question of how Japanese people manage to maintain some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world while consuming rice every day has fascinated

Ferrari's anticipated title challenge again failed to materialise at the Japanese Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc finishing in fourth place, Lewis Hamilton in seventh, and both drivers complaining about the performance of the car.

Japanese stocks sank deeper into the red on Friday, with the Topix index tumbling into a technical correction as it led Asian equities lower for a second day.

“In Japan, L.L.Bean pieces are often reinterpreted with updated silhouettes and influences from streetwear and minimalist design. It’s a remix of classic Americana through a distinctly Japanese lens, blending tradition with innovation in a way that feels both familiar and entirely new,” Hannah continues.