Carlos Ghosn released from detention center, days after his fourth indictment
The court made the decision partly because it determined there was no risk of evidence tampering, legal experts have said.
BOJ vows to keep rates super-low for at least a year, and trims Japan growth and inflation forecasts
In the quarterly outlook, the BOJ stuck to its view that the economy will continue to expand moderately as a trend.
Japan's info protection panel considers beefing up protections for internet users' data
Japan is considering strengthening regulations against corporate IT giants like Amazon.com and Google LLC.
He said his wish is to see society discuss the issue so similar accidents will not be repeated.
City of Nagasaki sued over alleged sexual violence against journalist by former official
Dollar nearly unchanged around ¥111.80 in late Tokyo trading
Speak your mind: Brain implant translates thought into speech
Police can use wiretapping devices to decrypt and record at prefectural HQs across Japan from June
The National Police Agency revised wiretapping regulations Thursday, enabling investigators from June 1 to listen in on phone conversations while at headquarters of prefectural police departments without the presence of officials from telecommunications carriers. Under previous rules, investigators had been conducting such operations at telecom ...
Body of Japanese victim of Sri Lanka Easter terror attack arrives at Narita
Police raid over 40 offices of Japan Life, bankrupt firm suspected of defrauding elderly customers
Security to be tightened in central Tokyo in preparation for Reiwa Era celebrations
War reporter Kosuke Tsuneoka sues Japan government for right to travel after surrendering passport
Female recruits in Japan want to balance full-time jobs with family, and husbands' help with kids
SoftBank and Google parent tie up on flying 5G stations for phone services using balloons and drones
Mobile phone carrier SoftBank Corp. and Google LLC parent Alphabet Inc. said Thursday they will jointly set up airborne mobile phone base stations, using balloons and aircraft in the stratosphere, to cover wider areas for next-generation 5G wireless services. SoftBank's year-old HAPSMobile and Alphabet's Loon, ...
Shaving milliseconds off currency trades could make Singapore billions
J-Power and other firms to scale down coal-fired power plant project in Yamaguchi Prefecture
With Final Edition model, Mitsubishi Motors to end Pajero SUV sales in Japan
Marijuana pioneer Uruguay to be first in Latin America to export for medicinal use
Deutsche Bank handing over Trump loan documents in New York probe, source says
Trump's Cuba crackdown is spooking European firms on island, says EU ambassador
U.S. ex-Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama's presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today's increasingly liberal Democratic Party. He made his announcement in a ...
'Creeping annexation': Putin confronts new Ukraine leader with rebel-zone passports
Scotland will prepare for a second independence vote regardless of U.K. nod: Nicola Sturgeon
Radicalization of Sri Lanka's Muslims was slow and steady, experts say
Foreigners swept up as Sri Lanka searches for clues to Easter Sunday bombings
Criticism grows over mass beheading of Shiites in Saudi, some of whom were minors when charged
Odebrecht boss tells prosecutors of payoffs to Peruvian politicians
Justin Williams returned to the building that was the scene of his only Game 7 loss and left the ice relieved and redeemed after knocking off his old friends and defending Stanley Cup champions. The man who earned the "Mr. Game 7" moniker shook Alex ...
Sunwolves hope home crowd can give them a big boost against Highlanders
Manchester City tops Manchester United, moves into first place
Views from Tokyo: Do you have any plans for the extra-long Golden Week?
If you don't have any plans for Golden Week, what would you have done? And what do you recommend other people do?
Nobody's perfect, but an apology really helps at a Japanese company
Malala is only one part of what makes Pakistan great
The lesson from one student-led trash pick-up is that everyone needs to do their part
Kōshitsu yōgo: Terminology that's fit for an Emperor
With the Emperor's abdication approaching you may be hearing some interesting Japanese vocabulary that is used only on royal occasions.
Wondering aloud in Japanese about our Heisei Era memories
Train etiquette posters prove to be a hit overseas
Snarky Puppy lets Japanese fans sink their teeth into its new album 'Immigrance'
Snarky Puppy is back with a new album, "Immigrance," and is currently on a world tour. Bassist and band-leader Michael League talks to The Japan Times about Grammy success, why "Immigrance" is likely to be the band's last studio album and what to expect ...
Okinawa rolls out the red carpet for its annual film festival
The Cinematic Orchestra: Absence makes the fans grow fonder
'Lust in a Karaoke Box': Celebrating the joys of student life
'The Wonderland': Surface-level charm, but no true wonder
The Trump administration's ultimate objective is unclear and may not even be legal.
The SCC's reaffirmation of the Japan-U.S. security partnership is a much needed and much welcomed statement.
CCommentary North Korea recently tested a "new tactical guided weapon" and criticized U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, signaling impatience with America's refusal to lift sanctions. Pyongyang's freeze on nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches is still intact, although the most dangerous parts of these weapons ...
Last Sunday's local elections saw the largest number of female assembly and mayoral candidates being elected ever.
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