Japan9 hrs agoJapan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fireThis is the first time since June 2025 that the country has enacted capital punishment.9 hrs ago1 day agoFour workers dead after being hit by train in JapanThe train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.1 day ago2 days agoVilla sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back RuggeriAston Villa confirm the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri in deals worth a combined £47m.2 days ago2 days agoThe incredible story of Villa's new goalkeeper SuzukiBBC Sport's Sam Harris tells the story of what Aston Villa's new goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has had to overcome in his career to make it to the Premier League.2 days ago3 days agoHull City interested in Japan winger NakamuraHull City express an interest in signing Stade de Reims' Japanese winger Keito Nakamura3 days ago4 days agoRecord rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills oneIt comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by days of heavy rain.4 days ago7 days ago'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight peopleThe storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.7 days ago13 Aug 2026Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.13 Aug 2026...
