Japan will look to build on an encouraging opening performance when the Samurai Blue face Tunisia in their second Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, knowing that a victory could move them to the brink of the knockout stage. (News On Japan)

The YOSAKOI Soran Festival wrapped up its five-day run in Sapporo on June 14th, drawing 275 teams from across Japan and overseas as dancers in colorful costumes performed energetic routines with wooden naruko clappers throughout the city. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Italy early on June 15 Japan time, beginning the second leg of her European tour after concluding diplomatic meetings in the United Kingdom, where she reached agreements with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on strengthening cooperation in economic security, energy, advanced technologies and defense. (News On Japan)

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, who are visiting the Netherlands, took a stroll around the grounds of the Dutch royal family's residence where they are staying, revisiting places connected to a previous visit two decades ago. (News On Japan)

The Nikkei Stock Average surged more than 3,000 points in morning trading on June 15, climbing above the 69,000 mark for the first time and setting a new intraday record as investors reacted positively to a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. (News On Japan)

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.

Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

Japan and the Netherlands played to a 2-2 draw in their opening Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, with the Samurai Blue twice coming from behind to earn a valuable point against one of the tournament's traditional powers. (News On Japan)

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?