Japan – World Headlines

Trump’s Asian Allies Fear Iran War Will Ssap Defences Against China

Regional allies fear that U.S. involvement in the Middle East could weaken defences against China, with Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul worried about a strategic vacuum.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Unearthing the Past: The Quest to Identify Pearl Harbor’s Unknowns

The U.S. military aims to exhume 88 remains of Pearl Harbor victims from a Honolulu cemetery using DNA technology.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

Fashion & Luxury

Cody Garbrandt’s 35+ Tattoos: Meaning Behind the Ink and Their Impact on His Identity

Cody Garbrandt's 35+ tattoos tell the story of his life as a fighter, father, and man of faith, as he prepares for a pivotal UFC 326 matchup.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

Asia Pacific

South Korea Ends WBC ‘First Game’ Curse with 11-4 Win Over Czech Republic

South Korea ends its 'first game' jinx with an 11-4 win over the Czech Republic in the 2026 WBC.

WH News Mar 6, 2026

Corporate

Latin America and Africa Surpass Global Air Travel Growth, Boosting Tourism in Brazil and South Africa

Latin America and Africa drove global air travel growth in January 2026, with Brazil and South Africa benefiting from increased tourism.

WH News Mar 5, 2026

Asia Pacific

Japan Explores Nuclear Waste Site on Remote Pacific Island

Japan is exploring the use of a remote Pacific island for nuclear waste storage as it seeks to increase its reliance on nuclear energy.

WH News Mar 5, 2026

Mercados

Dólar y franco suizo suben con el conflicto en el Medio Oriente

El dólar y el franco suizo suben con el conflicto en el Medio Oriente.

WH News Mar 4, 2026

Unternehmen

Sicherheitsanlagen steigen, aber keine Panik – Fokus auf iranische Nachfolge

Globale Märkte begannen vorsichtig mit einem risk-off-Verhalten, da sich die Spannungen im Nahen Osten verschärften.

WH News Mar 3, 2026

Corporate

Mitsubishi Mahindra to Exit Farm Equipment Business by FY27 Amid Losses

Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery Co is exiting the farm equipment sector by FY27 amid losses and a strategic review.

WH News Mar 3, 2026

Corporate

Safe-Haven Flows Rise as Iran Succession Uncertainty Drives Market Volatility

Global markets open cautiously amid Middle East tensions and Iranian succession uncertainty.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Asia Pacific

South Korea’s Lee Hopes to Improve Ties with Japan for ‘Friendly New World’

South Korea's Lee hopes to improve ties with Japan for 'friendly new world' based on mutual understanding and reciprocal visits.

WH News Mar 1, 2026

Corporate

United Airlines Sticks with Boeing 787 Over Airbus A350 Amid Fleet Strategy

United Airlines continues to operate a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners instead of Airbus A350s, a decision rooted in its 2010 merger with Continental Airlines and a strategic delay in receiving A350s.

WH News Mar 1, 2026

Markets

Metaplanet Shares Plummet Amid Bitcoin Impairment Loss

Japanese Bitcoin firm Metaplanet faces a valuation collapse after a $625 million loss from Bitcoin impairment.

WH News Feb 28, 2026

Asia Pacific

‘The Napa Boys’, ‘Idiotka’ & Japan’s First Interactive Anime New In Limited Release, ‘Elvis Presley In Concert’ Expands – Specialty Preview

New indie films and interactive anime expand across U.S. and Japan, with 'The Napa Boys' and Japan's first interactive anime 'HypnOsmic' making waves in limited releases.

WH News Feb 28, 2026

Movies

John Williams’ 20 Best Scores Ranked: A Legacy of Orchestral Mastery

John Williams has composed some of the most iconic film scores in history, from 'Star Wars' to 'Harry Potter,' and now EW ranks his top 20 scores.

WH News Feb 27, 2026