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Chinese tourists travel to 1,000 global destinations during National Day vacation
A report by Chinese travel services provider Ctrip showed that Chinese tourists have left their...
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Pompeo pledges coordination with Japan in North Korea talks, to raise abduction issue
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday he would coordinate closely with Japan...
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At least 51 injured, flights, trains cancelled as Typhoon Trami hits Japan
A powerful typhoon ripped through Japan on Sunday, forcing cancellations of flights and trains, including...
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Five injured as powerful typhoon hits Okinawa, nears Japan mainland
A powerful typhoon pummelled Japan's southern island of Okinawa on Saturday, injuring at least five,...
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Powerful typhoon batters Okinawa, churns to Japan mainland
KAGOSHIMA, Japan: A powerful typhoon pummelled Japan's southern island of Okinawa Saturday (Sep 29), injuring...
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Japan preschools using tablets to prep tots for digital age
It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny...
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Japan needs strong exports to manage its existential agenda
During the recent election campaign, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the country's aging and...
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Japan conducts first submarine drill in disputed South China Sea: Media
Japan has carried out its first submarine drill in the South China Sea, a newspaper...
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Putin wants a peace treaty with Japan 'before the end of this year'
The presidents of Japan and Russia expressed a desire to achieve a peace treaty between...
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How to read and understand your Japanese health check report
If you’ve lived in Japan for a while now, in one way or another you...
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'Naive' to expect quick settling of island dispute with Japan: Putin
Russia's territorial dispute with Japan over the Kuril islands was unlikely to be settled soon,...
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Secret to couple's 80 years together: Wife's patience
Japan is known for its abundance of centenarians and can now lay claim to having...
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One killed, 32 missing after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Hokkaido island
At least one person was killed and 32 were missing, Japanese media reported, after a...
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Japan's Kansai airport to reopen partially after typhoon damage
Japan's Kansai airport will reopen partially on Friday, the government said Thursday (Sep 6), after...
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Japan braces for likely landfall from strong typhoon Jebi
Japan braced on Monday (Sep 3) for the arrival of strong typhoon Jebi as the...
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Japan says North Korea still poses a dire threat to its security
Japan said on Tuesday (Aug 28) that North Korea still posed a dire threat to...
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Japan bullet train staff made to sit by tracks to test safety
A Japanese rail company has defended a safety exercise that requires employees to sit beside...
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Apple accused of pressuring game rivals in Japan
Japanese regulators are investigating Apple over allegations it unfairly pressured Yahoo Japan to slow the...
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Three Japan automakers admit false emissions data
Japan's Suzuki Motor, Mazda and Yamaha have admitted using false emissions data for some vehicles,...
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Strong typhoon churns towards Japan
A powerful typhoon was churning towards Japan on Wednesday (Aug 8), prompting the nation's weather...
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Asia markets lower amid renewed US-China trade concerns
Asia markets fell on Thursday, following an overnight mixed session in the U.S. as renewed...
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Australia to 'vehemently' oppose Japan push to ease whaling ban
Australia Thursday (Aug 2) vowed to "vehemently" oppose a new push by Japan to undermine...
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UN chief to discuss North Korea in Japan
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is expected to discuss the North Korea crisis with Prime...
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Markets are focusing on Japan's central bank. Here's what experts predict
With inflation in Japan expected to remain muted, some experts are predicting that the Bank...
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Typhoon slams into Japan, approaches disaster-hit regions
A powerful typhoon slammed into central Japan early on Sunday (Jul 29), prompting local authorities...