Faction politics take back seat in LDP leadership race as general election looms
Candidate preferences among the party's rank and file, which includes all those age 20 or over that pay membership fees, reveal a generational shift when compared to those of Diet ...
LDP leadership contender Sanae Takaichi holds rare talks with Taiwan president
The conservative politician, who is known for her hawkish views on China, held the online meeting with Tsai Ing-wen in her capacity as the the head of Taiwan’s ruling DPP.
The latest on vaccine effectiveness and the delta variant
With the strain of the virus running rampant in parts of the world, and having an effect on Japan, researchers are keen to find ways to deal with it.
Experts reach out to Japanese youths to debunk COVID-19 vaccine myths
The government is making a renewed push to allay concerns over the vaccines' safety, but they face an uphill battle against the disinformation rife on social media.
China's neighbors worry Australia sub deal will destabilize region
BTS took center stage at the U.N. Over 1 million fans watched live.
Pfizer COVID-19 shot safely bolsters antibodies in younger kids
LDP contenders put China in crosshairs in bid to win votes
Kyoto is facing bankruptcy. What happens now?
Japan's prime minister hopefuls seek summit with North Korea on abduction issue
Opposition slam intense media coverage of LDP leadership race ahead of election
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 302 new cases — lowest since June
Woman arrested for allegedly leaving body of newborn in Tokyo toilet bowl
'Preconception care' taking root in Japan
Japan's older population hits record high
Evergrande meltdown drives down stocks with few links to China
Kyoto is facing bankruptcy. What happens now?
Sendai throws weight behind efforts to develop tech for disasters
The global housing market is broken, and it’s dividing entire countries
U.S. opens probe into 30 million vehicles over Takata air bag inflators
Shinsei Bank decides to launch defense against SBI's takeover
Canada's Trudeau set to secure third term but without coveted majority
China targets ‘effeminate’ men in Xi’s growing push for conformity
U.S. to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers
Pfizer COVID-19 shot safely bolsters antibodies in younger kids
Hong Kong teachers exit under shadow of security law
France vents over submarines but alone on world stage
North Korea tests new weapons, and much more
Dealing with North Korea is complicated, and Pyongyang’s decision to close its borders to prevent COVID-19 infection has made intelligence collection even more difficult.
Europe’s military presence highlights Asia’s importance
European military forces have an expanding presence in Asia, a recognition of the ever-larger role the Indo-Pacific has assumed in their governments’ strategic calculations.
Changing the climate of financial regulation
Despite the growing costs of climate change, U.S. financial regulators have yet to show they are thinking creatively about potential solutions.
The submarine row that is sinking diplomatic relations
France is furious that its plan to supply Australia with submarines has been swept aside by the new pact with the United Kingdom and the United States.
Iran leader reasserts ban on sports with Israel
Cardboard Olympic beds to be reused for COVID-19 patients in Osaka
Virus infections related to Tokyo Games totaled 878
Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end
Tokyo Olympic chief proud of hosting Games despite pandemic
Taekwondo's Paralympic debut showed the sport's democratizing effect
Fewer Europe fans no worry for Padraig Harrington at Ryder Cup
Megan Rapinoe, other female athletes back abortion rights
Daieisho pulls off stunner on Day 9 with victory over leader Terunofuji
Ayumu Ishikawa tosses six shutout innings as first-place Marines top Fighters
Kokoro Fujii finishes ahead of reigning champ Tomoya Narasaki to win bouldering world title
Older, wiser Yuto Nagatomo comes full circle with return to FC Tokyo
Heat stroke risks for pets don't end in September: Here's what to look out for
Nihonryori Yukimoto: Grounded in tradition, a kaiseki lineage evolves
This Aomori farm’s strawberries are heating up tourism
A recipe for hearty Japanese-style ratatouille
You never know who you’ll run into at the public bath
Claude the dog wants to join you on your daily walk
What to expect as a 'teacher of color' in Japan
A special-needs dog finds a family to call his own
