Heavy downpours have triggered flooding in western Japan as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country.

Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden and Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 Netherlands top Group F and set up last-32 tie against Morocco on 30 June (02:00 BST) Japan finish second and will face Brazil in next round (29 June,

Japan will study ways ​to improve management of its foreign exchange reserves of $1.3 trillion, a war chest for future yen intervention, according to a ‌draft growth strategy reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi will visit Seoul for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral trust and defense cooperation with South Korea.

The fourth FIFA Men's World Cup match at Dallas Stadium is set to begin at 6 p.m. CT this Thursday. Japan and Sweden will face off in their final match of the group stage. Both teams are virtual locks to advance to the knockout stage,

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Canada and Japan are working on a range of mining projects, including potential joint stockpiling, Canada's trade minister told Reuters, as Japan moves to diversify supplies of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China.

While Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and growing demand for foreign workers, it has been moving to tighten visa rules and regulations.

Japan have battled through injuries and a difficult group to make it to the Round of 32 in the World Cup. Can they beat Brazil?