'National interests' first: Japan weighs stance as U.S. plans Beijing Olympic boycott
Washington cited Beijing's human rights "atrocities" in its planned diplomatic boycott, while Tokyo said its own "national interests" would be key in determining whether to follow suit.
'Constantly shaking': Tokara Island chain rattled by almost 200 earthquakes over four days
While unsure of the cause, officials and experts say the quakes are not necessarily a reason for alarm.
Toyota chooses North Carolina for first U.S. battery plant
The company will break ground on its first battery factory in the U.S., joining an industrywide push as automakers accelerate efforts to electrify their fleets.
Japan lawmakers make first group visit to Yasukuni Shrine in two years
A cross-party group of about 100 politicians descended on the shrine, which is regarded by its Asian neighbors as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.
First case of Japanese national infected with omicron variant confirmed
U.S. Embassy warns of suspected racial profiling by Japan police
Japan on alert for omicron variant community infections
In speech, Kishida lays out bold plans for health, economic and defense policies
Poll finds 89% in Japan back Kishida’s ban on new foreign arrivals
NHK pulls plug on televising Olympic qualifiers over sex toy ad
Japan panel OKs draft proposals for maintaining imperial family line
Nobel laureate Syukuro Manabe gets medal, says he wants more youth to study climate
U.N. adopts Japan's anti-nuke resolution for 28th straight year
First case of Japanese national infected with omicron variant confirmed
U.S. Embassy warns of suspected racial profiling by Japan police
Nomura Real Estate tries to attract EV drivers with new condo
Rakuten free-delivery policy suspected of violating law
Wall Street holds fast to fossil fuels as climate pressure grows
Japan to cut housing loan tax exemption rate to 0.7%
Japan weighs extending unclaimed land use for private sector
SoftBank slumps 9% after week of bad portfolio news
Thailand plots sustainable comeback for Leonardo DiCaprio beach
International outcry after Myanmar junta jails Aung San Suu Kyi for two years
Twenty charged with plotting to kill Madagascar president as trial begins
Dyson splits with Malaysia supplier, stoking concern over migrant worker treatment
Myanmar jungle rebels struggle for cash and guns
COVID-19 vaccine shots are finally arriving, but Africa can't get them all into arms
Omicron is a wake-up call to fix vaccine inequality
The most important factor in COVID-19's evolution and the threat its variants pose is the size of unvaccinated populations and the reservoirs in which they can develop.
Release oil, but only to facilitate a transition to renewables
Unfortunately for Japan, the release of government oil reserves is a veritable drop in the barrel when compared to demand for this vital commodity.
Who’s afraid of evidence-based policymaking?
As societies struggle to reopen in the shadow of new COVID-19 variants, social experiments are urgently needed to ensure that we implement policies with proven records of success.
Putin needs a real casus belli to invade Ukraine
It would be reasonable to assume that Putin is weighing some kind of sudden onslaught scenario in case his "red line” in relation to Ukraine is crossed.
Late Demarai Gray stunner gives Everton win over Arsenal
Swedish goalie Robin Lehner skips Beijing over mental health concerns
Chelsea thumps Arsenal to win Women's F.A. Cup and domestic treble
Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi beat No. 1 pair to become first Japanese men to win doubles titles at World Tour Finals
ITF president won't 'punish a billion people' over Peng Shuai situation
Russia beats Croatia to win third Davis Cup
Cooler weather adds a new dimension to Resident Evil: Village
Amid the pandemic, Ise’s ama divers keep the fires burning
Recipe: Preserved lemon butter mochi
Practicing pitch-accent is on the rise among Japanese learners
