Japan defense plan calls for aircraft carriers at sea and vigilance in space and cyberspace
Japan decided Tuesday to pursue the deployment of aircraft carriers for the first time since the end of World War II and beef up its defense in new domains of ...
Sapporo blast occurred after 100 spray cans were emptied inside an office
An explosion in Sapporo that injured 42 people over the weekend occurred after two employees of a real estate office located at the site emptied about 100 deodorizer spray cans ...
Japan marks new record as foreign visitors top 30 million in 2018
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2018 topped 30 million on Tuesday, marking an all-time record on an annual basis, as the country attracted a high proportion of ...
Japan rises four places to lowly 110th in WEF's global gender equality rankings
Japan has been placed 110th in the World Economic Forum's global gender equality rankings for 2018, released Tuesday, up from 114th last year.
The rise reflected narrower wage gaps and an ...
JR East's Atre to open first shopping mall outside Japan in Taiwan
Human error led to GSDF mortar mishap in western Japan, probe finds
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urges Japan to accept outcome of WWII
Russia said Monday it had built new barracks for troops on a disputed chain of islands near Japan and would build more facilities for armored vehicles, a move likely to anger Tokyo after it urged Moscow to reduce its military activity there. The announcement, from ...
Japan set to control commercial flight routes in U.S. military airspace over Tokyo
Japan ranks second in new development index that puts quality and quantity of life before wealth
Pioneering swim club gives disabled Japanese the chance to excel
U.N. adopts Japan-sponsored resolution promoting volunteerism
Police believe gas from deodorizer spray cans may have sparked Sapporo blast that injured 42
In lawsuit, consumer group alleges discrimination by Tokyo Medical University
U.S. and North Korea in holding pattern ahead of Kim New Year's address and second leaders' summit
The United States and North Korea have reached a holding pattern in denuclearization talks as both sides seek the upper hand ahead of a key New Year's address by leader Kim Jong Un and a second summit between Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Sex workers say Tumblr's move to ban explicit images leaves them at risk
May says postponed Brexit vote to be held week of Jan. 14, a month late and cutting it fine
On anniversary of Deng reforms, defiant Xi says no one can tell China what to do
Major economic powers take aim at U.S. during WTO policy forum
'Farout' and 11 billion miles off: Scientists spot solar system's farthest known object
The government on Tuesday cut its domestic growth forecast for fiscal 2019, citing weaker than expected capital spending amid a slowdown in the global economy. The Cabinet Office said gross domestic product, the total value of goods and services produced in the country, is expected ...
Former central bank official blames Japan's low inflation on rising labor productivity
Idemitsu-Showa Shell merger gets shareholder approval in last hurdle for long-delayed plan
U.S. sportswear traced to factory in China's internment camps 're-educating' ethnic minorities
Russia social media interference efforts ongoing and Instagram looms as key conduit: U.S. report
Kolisi looking forward to facing Japan again
Despite unhappy memories of their previous meeting, South Africa captain Siya Kolisi welcomed the announcement Monday that the Springboks will play Japan on Sept. 6 at Kumagaya Rugby Ground as a warm-up game for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. But having spent the past few ...
Ehime's Andrew Fitzgerald looks back on record-setting scoring performance
Notre Dame's Brian Kelly named AP Coach of the Year for second time
Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia receives $500,000 bonus despite ejection
Volunteers audition for Rugby World Cup roles
Cultural differences can present a challenge when giving or receiving care
Coping with a sudden illness or unexpected injury is difficult enough in your own country, but it can be even harder when you're unfamiliar with the customs or language of the country you live in.
A new law regarding foreign workers brings up old problems
'Politically Correct Bedtime Stories' and a dose of 'Murphy's Law' to make learning Japanese fun
I am still waiting for someone to publish a concise history of humor from the 30 years of the Heisei Era. Thinking back, I can recall two bestselling books that conveyed American-style humor in translation. Both appeared in the 1990s, and they demonstrate ...
Finding the best way to chill out with the verb 'ochitsuku'
Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Shoplifters' among nominees for Golden Globes
Emphasis on adaptability for successful global career
Controversy, contributors and (allegedly) child-friendly content
YouTube in Japan had an identity crisis in 2018. The video-sharing site only grew in importance this year, as the top creators associated with the platform achieved acceptance by the country's mainstream media gatekeepers while famous names migrated over. But, at the same time, the ...
Amy Schumer, Asley Judd join calls to free U.S. trafficking victim jailed for murder
Actress accuses Geoffrey Rush of sexual misconduct during 2010 filming
Spreading the word of the philosophers of nothingness
Heavy fiscal measures to ease the impact of raising the consumption tax on households could raise doubts over the very purpose of the increase.
Japan needs to put together a meaningful strategy that contributes to the transition to a post-carbon society.
In the last five years, China has turned its contrived historical claims to the South China Sea into reality and gained strategic depth.
Both Washington and Pyongyang are going to need to make concessions.
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