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Japan

Latest reporting on Japan (place): 16 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

Key facts

How many Rift Valley News stories mention Japan?
16 published stories name Japan.
When was Japan last in the news here?
The latest story is from 17 October 2026.
How far back does coverage of Japan go?
The earliest story in this archive is from 9 October 2026.
Which sections cover Japan?
Across the latest 16 stories: World (9), Business & Economy (3), Arts & Culture (1), Science & Climate (1).

Latest coverage

  1. Japan says hosting record number of foreigners

    Data showed 4.28 million foreigners staying in Japan as of the end of June, excluding short-term visitors, the Immigration Services Agency said on Friday. That marks an increase of 156,000 people from the end of last year, and accounts for roughly 3.5 percent of Japan's total population, according…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  2. End of a dynasty? Dodgers digest playoff drubbing

    A star-studded roster headlined by Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani had already delivered back-to-back MLB championships in 2024 and 2025. And the gaudy offseason additions of star closer Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker left many convinced that a World Series three-peat for the franchise…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  3. Brewers complete Dodgers sweep to reach World Series

    The top-seeded Brewers once again combined relentless offense with clinical relief pitching at Dodger Stadium to fight back from an early 4-0 deficit to snuff out the Dodgers' hopes of a rare World Series three-peat.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  4. Seoul dismisses Pyongyang's scepticism over hypersonic weapon test

    Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them significantly harder to track and intercept. Days after North Korea announced it tested an intermediate-range hypersonic missile that involved the use of AI, Seoul earlier this month…

    World · France 24 · World ·

  5. Asian stocks rise as tech bounces from rout, eyes on Warsh

    Seoul and Tokyo enjoyed healthy gains in early exchanges, with chipmakers SK hynix and Kioxia among the best performers -- having been pummelled Thursday as investors bailed out of the once-dominant AI sector.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  6. 'Mixed feelings': AI cracks centuries-old ciphers

    Artificial intelligence is helping non-specialists unlock the secrets of historical sources, a trend described as a "turning point" in a field previously the preserve of scholars and dedicated hobbyists.

    World · France 24 · World ·

  7. Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos

    The Moon rises behind the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. Alicia Fattorini, IceCube/NSF When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of…

    Science & Climate · The Conversation · Environment ·

  8. 2027 spring-summer ready-to-wear collections: Audacity, movement and sensuality

    We bring you all the latest from Paris Fashion Week. For Weinsanto, audacity is about finding a lightness, as embodied by the LGBTQ+ community. At Issey Miyake, it's about sensuality rooted in the Japanese concept of Ma, the space that bridges the gap between fabric and skin.

    Arts & Culture · France 24 · Culture ·