Hunt warns of danger to May if voting in the European elections goes ahead
Theresa May could struggle to hang on to power if she cannot get her Brexit deal through Parliament before the European elections, the Foreign Secretary has warned.
Japan
IWG to sell Japanese office business in £320m deal
Offices provider IWG has signed a deal with a firm in Japan which will see it sell its operations in the country, as the group targets more international partnerships.
Japanese air force stealth fighter jet crashes in Pacific
A Japanese air force F-35 stealth fighter has crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a night training flight, the country’s defence ministry said.
Ireland’s links with Japan celebrated in Dublin
Hundreds of people have gathered in Dublin to celebrate Ireland’s links with Japan.
In Pictures: Japanese flower festival celebrated in Dublin park
The Japanese community in Ireland has held a day of celebration in Dublin to help promote cultural understanding.
Cats able to recognise their own names, study shows
Cats are able to recognise their own names much like their canine counterparts, a study has suggested.
Japan ready for new era of ‘beautiful harmony’
Japan’s government has said the official translation of the era name for its new emperor will be “Beautiful Harmony”, setting off confusion while offices rush to make changes before Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne.
Japan reveals new imperial era name
The name of the era of Japan’s soon-to-be-emperor Naruhito will be “Reiwa”, the government has announced.
Fleur East engaged after romantic proposal in Japan
Fleur East and her partner of nearly a decade are engaged.
Anscombe hopeful Wales can keep their winning habit going at the World Cup
Gareth Anscombe says Six Nations champions Wales have reason to believe they can “ruffle a few feathers” at the World Cup later this year.
Japanese Olympic Committee head resigns amid bribery scandal
The president of the Japanese Olympic Committee is stepping down amid a vote-buying scandal that French investigators suspect helped Tokyo land next year’s Olympics.
Five lessons we learned about the Six Nations in the 2019 championship
There are never any shortage of talking points and controversies to ponder over at the end of the Six Nations Championship.
Rugby World Cup: What awaits for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales?
With the 2019 Guinness Six Nations done and dusted, attention will soon turn to the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year.
£100,000 funding boost for artistic links between Scotland and Japan
Projects exploring artistic links between Scotland and Japan are receiving a £100,000 boost.
Aberdeen youngsters get guide to Japan from martial arts expert
An award-winning martial arts trainer with more than five decades of experience has shared his stories with Aberdeen schoolchildren.
Dozens hurt on Japanese ferry after possible whale collision
More than 80 people have been injured after a ferry collided with what is thought to have been a whale off a Japanese island.
116-year-old Japanese woman named world’s oldest living person
A 116-year-old Japanese woman who loves playing the board game Othello has been honoured as the world’s oldest living person by Guinness World Records.
Phil Neville hails ‘sensational performance’ after England lift SheBelieves Cup
England manager Phil Neville hailed a “sensational performance” after his side clinched the SheBelieves Cup for the first time.
England clinch SheBelieves Cup with win over Japan
England won the SheBelieves Cup following an emphatic 3-0 victory over Japan in Florida.
Japanese court grants bail to former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn
A Tokyo court has approved the release of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on 1 billion yen (£6.8 million) bail.
SPONSORED: 2019’s Ultimate Holiday Destination
With stunning natural beauty, a bustling cosmopolitan vibe and some of the world’s largest sporting events on the horizon, we’ve uncovered a whole host of reasons to visit Yokohama, Japan…
Relocation of US Army base in Japan gets put to public vote
The relocation of a US Army base in Japan is being put to a referendum which some claim will send a message about how residents feel about housing foreign troops.
Next James Bond film could be called Shatterhand
The upcoming James Bond film has reportedly been given the working title of Shatterhand.
Aberdeen could soon have broadband speeds like Japan’s, says man leading connectivity revolution
The man leading a “broadband revolution” in Aberdeen has said the city could reach connection speeds comparable to Japan and South Korea in the coming years.
Same-sex couples in Japan sue for equal marital rights
Thirteen gay couples are filing Japan’s first lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the country’s rejection of same-sex marriage.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals to be made from recycled smartphones
Medals for the 2020 Olympics will be made from recycled electronic devices, the Tokyo Organising Committee has announced.
Ariana Grande attempts to correct mistaken Japanese ‘barbecue’ tattoo
Ariana Grande has made a correction to her Japanese tattoo after a mistranslation meant it mistakenly referenced a barbecue, but many believe the fix is still incorrect.
Britain to benefit from EU-Japan trade deal for just 57 days
A deal expected to boost trade between Europe and Japan by almost 36 billion euros (£31bn) a year and save EU companies up to one billion euros (£900m) a year in duties comes into effect on Friday.
Asian Cup finalists Qatar face investigation after protest over player eligibility
Qatar’s bid to win a historic first AFC Asian Cup title has been thrown into doubt on the eve of the final after the United Arab Emirates complained that two members of their squad are ineligible.
Qatar set sights on historic first Asian Cup title
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez has challenged his players to finish the job and deliver history for their nation in Friday’s AFC Asian Cup final against Japan.
Could you put everything on hold and travel the world with your kith and kin along for the ride?
Lynne Mennie did just that and told Ellie House about the adventures along the way.
Noodle firm drops ‘whitewashed’ ad of Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has said she hopes her sponsors will consult her about how they portray her after an online ad campaign that depicted her with pale skin was taken down following criticism.