LDP and Komeito fail to win majority in Tokyo assembly election in blow to Suga
The ruling bloc secured 56 seats, in a signal of voters' lukewarm response to the government's COVID-19 policy ahead of a Lower House election later this year.
Japan pushes back release of Olympic ticket lottery results
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Monday it will push back the release of the results of a fresh ticket lottery to Saturday
Japan seeks to have vaccine passports accepted by over 10 nations
The Japanese government plans to continue requiring travelers entering Japan, including returnees, to quarantine for two weeks even if they have been vaccinated.
Serbian Olympic athlete tests positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Japan
The athlete, a member of the rowing team, was found to have the coronavirus based on an antigen test conducted at Tokyo's Haneda Airport upon arrival on Saturday.
South Korea in talks with mRNA vaccine makers to produce up to 1 billion doses
Shohei Ohtani makes history as first to make All-Star team as pitcher, hitter
Europe’s diplomats to China push human rights and respect
Duterte’s pivot to China yet to deliver promised billions
Canada’s Hong Kong diaspora helps new arrivals with jobs, housing and psychotherapy
Refugees ask Japan to withdraw decoration of ex-Bhutan minister
New care facility built in city of Sagamihara five years after deadly rampage
Taiwan sends sympathy messages over deadly mudslide in Japan
Russia expresses concern over Japan-U.S. defense drills
Tokyo reports 518 new COVID-19 cases as week-on-week increase continues
Search continues for 20 missing people after deadly mudslide in Shizuoka
Suga adviser calls for 3% hike in Japan's minimum wages
Chip shortages starting to affect Japan's electronics sector
Mega-tanker that blocked Suez Canal to be released
Bugs and bird nests: Airlines dust off planes grounded by pandemic
Pandemic drives sea freight prices to record high
Biden hails 'historic' rebound as U.S. adds 850,000 jobs in June
Biden marks 'independence' from COVID-19, but pandemic remains a threat
South Korea in talks with mRNA vaccine makers to produce up to 1 billion doses
Europe’s diplomats to China push human rights and respect
Myanmar forces kill 25 in raid on town, residents and media say
After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar's junta bans executives from leaving
Mass ransomware hack used IT software flaws, researchers say
Pride and concern marks anniversary of China's Communist Party
China's insecurity, rather than its very real problems, could be the greatest threat to the Chinese Communist Party.
Hong Kong’s voice for democracy is silenced
The sweep of the security law encompasses far more than the media. Businesses that once flocked to Hong Kong because of its energy and proximity to China are now rethinking those choices.
Heat domes are a red-hot warning on climate costs
The true cost of global warming should include weather problems that we haven’t even thought about yet — "unknown unknowns,” in the parlance of the late Donald Rumsfeld.
Same job, but the woman makes $200,000 less
Women account for nearly 14% of all named executive officers at Russell 3000 companies, up 60% over the past decade, according to Equilar Inc. But that’s still a small number.
NBA star Rui Hachimura and wrestler Yui Susaki named flag-bearers for Japan's Olympic team
Controversial rugby figure Israel Folau to play in Japan with Shining Arcs
Twists and turns: Retracing Tokyo’s tumultuous path to the Olympics
Roger Federer ends British hopes in Wimbledon men's draw
China names experienced gymnastics lineup for Tokyo Games
Padres' Yu Darvish takes loss against Phillies
TEDxWasedaU's ‘Eclipse’ anniversary event pushes past the darkness of the pandemic
After a bit of upheaval, Dorayaki the cat is ready for a new home
LaShawn Toyoda learned how to code during the pandemic. Japan's international community is glad she did.
Osaka: The world’s ‘second city’ … but by whose metrics?
Video game expo E3 expands its digital presence, though Sony sits out
Cleopatra Kebab: Where you can have your pita and stream it, too
Chef Daniel Calvert finally opens Sezanne, and the wait was worth it
Bring back the baking boom with these sourdough crumpets
‘Paradise in Plain Sight’: You don't need to look far for life lessons
A towering figure in South Korean art plans his legacy
Foodman escapes the city for ‘Yasuragi Land’
‘The Goldfish: Dreaming of the Sea’: A coming-of-age tale told with talent and lyricism
