Kishida and Biden in lockstep, but COVID means 2022 goals may prove elusive
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was able to tick many of the boxes on Japan’s wishlist during his virtual summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, but now the hard part begins.
Severely ill COVID patients in Japan up eightfold from start of '22
The total number of severe patients announced by local governments nationwide stood at 51 on Jan. 1. That figure topped 400 on Friday for the first time in about three ...
Kishida Cabinet approval rating down 4.1 points to at 55.9%
The dip in the Cabinet's approval rating comes as Japan grapples with recent surges in COVID-19 infections driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant.
80% of Japan cities offering online classes and some see them as useful post-pandemic
The survey of the country's largest cities and wards found that 62 municipalities plan to continue offering online classes even after the coronavirus subsides.
Living with COVID-19 proving tough for a gridlocked world economy
Exploring the poetry of an exiled emperor on the Oki Islands
Japan's 'potato war': Competitors look to strike amid McDonald's french fry woes
China holds the line on ‘COVID zero,’ but some wonder for how long
China’s fake snow frenzy for Beijing Olympics strains water supplies
ASDF plane carrying water arrives in disaster-hit Tonga
Nighttime foot traffic drops in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya amid omicron spread
No injuries after 30 stranded on Universal Studios Japan roller coaster
Japan's COVID-19 entry ban spurs demonstrations around the world
Japan under pressure to observe U.N. nuke ban treaty meeting
Kishida and Biden vow to boost economic cooperation and 'push back' on China
Farmers in Japan striving for sustainable agriculture
Japan's 'potato war': Competitors look to strike amid McDonald's french fry woes
How a billionaire’s global cruise empire imploded in Hong Kong
Hitachi’s ¥2 trillion divestment drive kept activists at bay
Review of quarterly reporting a natural step, Japan lawmaker says
NEC to combat COVID-19 with special coating service for PCs
U.S. opposes plans to make WHO more independent
Oil spill tars Peruvian seaside towns, leaves fishermen jobless
Germany 'encouraging Putin' by refusing to supply weapons, Ukraine says
Omicron 'sub-variant' throws up new virus questions
As Haiti investigation stalls, U.S. probes president's killing
China holds the line on ‘COVID zero,’ but some wonder for how long
An aging China poses new challenges
China's declining birth rate looks almost impossible to reverse, a trajectory with profound implications for its economic and social prospects.
Tokyo Stock Exchange might not be ready for ‘prime’ time just yet
The year's performance is a good sign as the TSE prepares for a restructuring in early April that is intended to revitalize corporate governance and attract global investors.
Voter suppression can’t save the Republicans
Low turnout in America is usually blamed on voter apathy, but 2020 proved that the real problem has always been barriers to voting.
China's got problems, but inflation ain't one
China looks determined to quash — rather than live with — COVID-19. An overly muscular economic response, too, may do as much harm as good.
Australian Open defends banning of Peng Shuai messages
Indian skier Arif Khan ready for date with destiny in Beijing
Takuma Asano gets first goal of season to salvage Bochum draw
Hirano brothers take second and third place at X Games halfpipe
Mai Mihara wins second gold at Four Continents
Australian Open chief says Novak Djokovic planning 2023 return
Funky Chateau: Straight from the gospel of natural winemaking
Recipe: Kōya dōfu and bok choy stir-fry
This ancient brew has retro appeal in South Korea
Translator trip-ups: What do they mean for learning Japanese?
Toi is a wonderful cat you'll love to play with
The Tokyo Bar Association needs our help to understand racial profiling in Japan
That New Year's resolution to improve your Japanese can help with other aspects of life here
This dog is Safe, but he's not yet home
