Few in Japan dare to hope for a nuke-free Korean Peninsula: survey
Nearly 80 percent of respondents in the latest Kyodo News poll are negative about the prospects for a complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Survey estimates 1.3 million Japanese aged 15-64 have used marijuana; paint thinner in second place
A survey finds an estimated 1.3 million Japanese people aged between 15 and 64 have used marijuana, surpassing for the first time the number of those who have abused inhalants ...
Ito's former mayor raided over alleged bribes in Shizuoka land deal
The home of Hiromi Tsukuda, the former mayor of Ito, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is raided after he is arrested on suspicion of bribery in connection with a land purchase.
More than 2,000 fire ants are exterminated in Osaka port after being found in a shipping container that originated in China.
Woman shouting 'Allahu akbar' wounds pair with box-cutter in French supermarket
Democrats rush to border to slam Trump-initiated family separations, visit 'tent city' for kids
Trump adviser Roger Stone reveals new meeting with Russian offering to sell dirt on Hillary Clinton
Nearly 5,000 families displaced in Yemen's Houthi-held Hodeida: U.N.
Japan medical institutions offer treatment in multiple languages a haven for foreign patients
For foreign residents and tourists who don't understand Japanese, seeking medical attention can be stressful because few doctors are proficient in English. But some clinics and hospitals , including Kobayashi International Clinic in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, are making efforts to help those who can't speak ...
Strong M5.9 temblor reaching lower 6 on Japan scale rocks northern Osaka
Strong earthquake rattles Gunma Prefecture, but no injuries reported
Quartet performs in Vienna with violins crafted from 3/11 tsunami debris
Fukushima students to show gratitude for support at World Cup
Travelers without insurance cause headaches for Japan's hospitals
Disputed policies on migrants are the top threat to EU unity
The first ship in the Aquarius aid convoy docked Sunday at the Spanish port of Valencia, ending a weeklong ordeal for hundreds of people who were rescued from the perilous Mediterranean — only to become the latest pawn in Europe's battle over immigration. More even ...
Rescue ships finally dock in Spain as migrant debate roils Europe
Gunman killed, another apparently at large as 22 are wounded at New Jersey night arts festival
Under new leader Mahathir, China's infrastructure projects in Malaysia are under threat
A Japanese gas product vendor is tapping into the Nepali market as part of efforts to expand business in Asia, cashing in on growing energy demand in the Himalayan state, which is still recovering from a devastating earthquake three years ago. Saisan Co., a distributor ...
Venture companies to form new hub for startups in Tokyo's Gotanda district
Shares of small Japanese shipping firms jump on hopes of North Korea detente
Nippon Cargo grounds all planes to sort maintenance record discrepancy
Beijing strikes back after Trump sets tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods
Japanese bond investors ponder a future SoftBank without Masayoshi Son
Yasuhiro "Ryan" Ogawa allowed a run over six innings as the Tokyo Yakult Swallows beat the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters 5-1 on Sunday to clinch this season's best interleague record. Until Sunday, the Yomiuri Giants were the only Central League team to have won the ...
Japan determined to avoid costly fouls in World Cup opener against Colombia
Japan routs China in college football tournament
Dustin Johnson escapes wild third round with share of U.S Open lead
Turning Japanese: Newly naturalized African ex-American has skin in the game
What motivated Henry Moreland Seals to decide that he'd sooner salute the Hinomaru than the Stars and Stripes?
SIETAR Japan sees a time for intercultural understanding
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group E/F: Brazil, Serbia and Germany
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group D: Nigeria, Iceland, Croatia and Argentina
Nintendo's summer releases include a new look for "Pokemon" characters, an unusual sushi battle game and a tennis game that has already stood the test of time.
Unforeseen detour leads back to Japan, dream job
Ready to send the children out to work?
Day care centers in Japan need some help with soiled diapers
A recipe for the rainy season: Umeboshi-simmered pork
The trials and tribulations of the self-published zine
From the modern ukiyo-e prints of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to contemporary dōjinshi (self-published) fan comics, there has always been an outlet in Japan for artistic self-publishing. But where do zines slot into this system?
In Iraq, UNHCR envoy Angelina Jolie calls for focus on conflict prevention
SKE48's Matsui wins first AKB48 popularity contest to include sister groups
Danly's 'In the Shade of Spring Leaves' brings writer Ichiyo Higuchi's genius into the sun
Get ready for summer: Night pools, outdoor concerts and Pikachu armies
Efforts to combat the overwork of corporate employees must not end with the introduction of a few new regulations.
The LDP's latest proposal for narrowing the vote-disparity gap prioritizes its own interests.
The current political situation characterized by the domination of the prime minister's office has ruined the pride of career bureaucrats.
Despite praise for last week's "unprecedented" summit, there were good reasons why previous U.S. administrations had refused multiple requests from North Korean leaders to meet.
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