The economic initiative being pushed by Japan, the United States and the Philippines has triggered geopolitical competition in Southeast Asian countries. The initiative intends to counter China, the ...

Many problems have been pointed out regarding the bills, including one to amend the Imperial House Law, that were enacted during the special Diet session. The decline in the approval ratings of Prime ...

As one of the world’s leading tuna-consuming nations, Japan bears a heavy responsibility for managing international stocks. Japan should continue to engage in persistent discussions to reach an ...

Tokyo saw its net population inflow rise again last year, reaching 79,285, a level close to that before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry has reported. Advocating ...

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck the Kumamoto area in Kumamoto Prefecture at around 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday, registering a 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Uki and ...

Multiple reports have been received about an “explosion-like sound” at AEON Mall Kumamoto in Kashima Town in the evening, according to the local fire department. There were also reports of injuries.

The de facto head of a Tokyo-based general incorporated association was rearrested Tuesday on a fresh allegation of violating the Organ Transplants Law, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Cabinet will “promptly submit a bill” to reduce the consumption tax on foodstuffs once a conclusion is reached at the National Council on Social Security, which ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has begun to earnestly consider reshuffling her Cabinet and making changes to Liberal Democratic Party leadership appointments, and she could act before an expected ...

The 58th JNSA Trophy All Japan Intercollegiate English Oratorical Contest / Aoyama Gakuin Sophomore Takes Top Prize; Japan, India Set to Sign Memorandum o ...

An expert panel set up by the government broadly approved draft guidelines on legal protection for the voices of voice actors and others on Monday.

The government decided on Tuesday to award the People’s Honor Award to Miho Takagi, 32, a women’s speed skater who won 10 medals at the Winter Olympics—the most by any Japanese athlete.