Princess Mako marries after years of controversy
In a last-minute decision, the princess Kei Komuro will only give opening remarks and distribute written answers to five questions at a news conference Tuesday.
Japan's pick for new economic security post raises eyebrows in China
Any push by new minister Takayuki Kobayashi to forge closer ties with Taiwan as part of attempts to better safeguard Japan's economic security interests could prompt retaliation by Beijing.
Shizuoka by-election boosts opposition's hopes ahead of Lower House poll
The LDP is taking stock of what went wrong after a ruling coalition-backed candidate lost despite campaigning by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Japanese rice 'tastier' due to global warming, gaffe-prone former PM Taro Aso says
People often associate a warming climate with negative developments, but there is "something good," the 81-year-old politician said.
Imperial Household Agency criticized for media strategy — or lack thereof
Thawing permafrost is a ticking carbon time bomb
Kodoku: The fine line between solitude and loneliness in Japan
No 'Squid Game': South Korea's real-life debt trap
La Nina threatens to worsen energy crisis with colder winter
Japan's nuclear regulator inspects Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant
Nearly 30% to vote for Japan's ruling LDP in general election, poll shows
Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka lift COVID-19 curbs on dining establishments
Political parties vow increased child aid, but need goes beyond money
Russian warships enter Sea of Japan after circling archipelago with Chinese vessels
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 17 new cases, fewest since June 2020
Global banks up pressure on Hong Kong to ease COVID-19 restrictions
Tokyo Disneyland allows guests in Halloween costumes with conditions
Closure of Nippon Paper Industries’ Kushiro Mill leaves workers in limbo
Big firms eager to stay on TSE's new top market
No 'Squid Game': South Korea's real-life debt trap
In just 21 days, Facebook led an Indian test account to gore and fake news
Biden to join ASEAN summit Trump skipped after 2017
Blaming security law, Amnesty to shutter Hong Kong offices
Drifting into trouble? The tiny ocean creatures with a global impact
As Hong Kong’s civil society buckles, one group tries to hold on
Two parallel Americas: How the U.S. left and right stopped communicating
Thawing permafrost is a ticking carbon time bomb
Japan debates its economic future after Abenomics
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that his goal is the creation of a “new capitalism” that better distributes wealth.
A.Q. Khan: A hero in Pakistan, a nuclear villain elsewhere
Western governments believe Khan was instrumental in advancing Pyongyang’s nuclear program, trading his enrichment technology for North Korea's ballistic missiles.
China must restore growth or face economic uncertainty
China’s experience over the past 40 years shows that without decent growth, financial stability is difficult to achieve.
Russia’s 30-year vision is realized with Nord Stream 2
The direct link to Germany finally brings an end to Russia’s dependence on former Soviet states for transporting oil and gas to Western export markets.
Indian cricket star 'horribly abused' online after Pakistan humiliation
Collin Morikawa rises to career-high No. 2 in world rankings
Orix finishes season atop PL with Lotte chasing magic number
On a polarizing team, Dusty Baker is a manager worth rooting for
Japan collects three titles on final day of Denmark Open; No. 1 Kento Momota comes up short
Samurai Japan named Best Male Team of Tokyo Games
Families and groups seek seclusion in renovated villas amid pandemic
Frozen food vending machines proving a hit amid pandemic
Yes, this tiny water cooler capsule toy is 'ridiculous.' Perfect.
Maya Uno: 'Clear small goals and remember to exhale'
‘North Korea in a Nutshell’: An effective introduction to an enigmatic nation
Tokyo International Film Festival’s animation section aims beyond hardcore fans
Cartoon dreams: Netflix's Japan anime school targets booming demand
TIFF ambassador Ai Hashimoto wants a cinema comeback
For one dancer, the Mohiniyattam became a step to unlocking a whole new world
Choco the cat is doing great in the 'Big League'
It’s hard to get your voice heard in a Japanese election
From the 'pink tax' to political representation, readers sound off on the status of women in Japan
