Shock and confusion overwhelms the families and friends of the two Japanese men held captive in Syria by the Islamic State group.

Analysts say the gruesome video released by the Islamic State group has shocked the public about how the complex politics of the Middle East can affect the lives of fellow Japanese.

As tourists visit Japan in increasing numbers, mobile phone operators are moving to tap the market by providing better Wi-Fi services. NTT Docomo Inc., the largest domestic operator, and Wire and Wireless Co., a part of the KDDI Corp. group, have both rolled out ...

An edgy art exhibition of works rejected or removed by other exhibitors offers insights into whether Japan can be considered a nation of free speech.

Robotics technology has evolved over the years, but systems that can hold a sophisticated conversation with a human may still be far off. Osaka-based Vstone Co. and professors at Osaka University are adopting a different approach: getting people to speak to more than one ...

A major commercial complex in Tokyo opened its doors to hypothetical disaster victims Friday to test its staff’s ability to handle a citywide emergency. The exercise took place at Mori Building Co.’s new Toranomon Hills complex, where commuters might seek shelter and sustenance in ...

Let me hear your body talk. An app that turns your webcam into a range of virtual musical instruments debuts on Wednesday, offering aural adventures for those who wanna get physical. The free app for Windows computers recognizes a user’s gestures correlating to graphics ...