Tokyo court plans to hold hearing for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn next April
A Tokyo court plans to hold the first hearing of former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn on April 21 on charges that he underreported his remuneration by around ¥9 ...
Family of mother and daughter killed in Tokyo crash submit petition seeking driver's indictment
Family members of a mother and daughter who were killed after being struck by a car driven by an 88-year-old man have submitted a petition to prosecutors seeking the driver's ...
Japan to require carriers to immediately unlock SIM cards for smartphones
The communications ministry has revealed plans to oblige major mobile phone carriers to remove SIM locks immediately upon the request of customers.
The plans were presented Friday to a meeting of ...
Typhoon Tapah slams Okinawa and moves toward Kyushu, closing some Rugby World Cub fanzones
A large, strong typhoon churning over Okinawa Prefecture on Saturday threatened to bring heavy rain and winds to wide areas of Japan over the weekend, the Meteorological Agency said.
Typhoon Tapah, ...
North Korea rattled by 'natural' earthquake, South's weather agency reports
Trump and Giuliani press for dirt on Biden despite Ukraine rebuff
Biggest-ever expedition heads to central Arctic, 'epicenter of global climate change'
U.S. Defense Department division tweets apparent threat to kill civilians in Area 51 'raid'
Small but rare protests erupt in Egypt after online call for dissent
Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, paid a courtesy call on Hungarian President Janos Ader on Friday to mark the 150th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Dressed in kimono, the 24-year-old younger daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, the emperor's younger brother, ...
Private women's university in Miyagi to accept transgender students
Abe vows to improve Japan's social welfare as population grays
Immigration agency panel to discuss measures to swiftly deport detained foreign nationals
Artist shines a spotlight on all-female theater group in postwar Hiroshima Prefecture
Pop-up venue Pride House opens in Tokyo for LGBT fans ahead of 2019 Rugby World Cup
Mie city's outreach to struggling residents in public housing pays off
Japan works to keep up with beer demand as Rugby World Cup kicks off
Brewers and eateries across Japan are gearing up to meet the boosted demand for beer during the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which is expected to draw 500,000 visitors from overseas. Efforts are underway to prevent taps from running dry at the 12 venues across the ...
History's on California's side in emissions imbroglio with Trump
U.S. unlikely to remove tariffs on Japan auto parts in trade deal
Mitsubishi unit in Singapore loses $320 million on unauthorized trades
China bans South Korea pig imports on African swine fever fears
New LCC terminal opens at Chubu Airport near Nagoya; boost to tourism expected
Consumer inflation cools in August to two year low in blow to BOJ
U.S. President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. Democrats condemned what they saw as a clear effort to damage a political rival, ...
North Korean chief negotiator welcomes Trump's call for 'new method' at nuclear talks
Pro-Beijing groups tear down Hong Kong's protest walls, raising risk of clashes
Record 4 million turn out for world climate protests, organizers say
Revelers reach gates of Area 51 then peacefully rejoin party
Argentina sets fourth trial of ex-President Cristina Fernandez
Trump Asia expert Matt Pottinger to become new deputy national security adviser, sources say
Rugby World Cup kicks off in Tokyo
The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicked off in spectacular style on Friday night with an opening ceremony that paid homage to traditional Japanese culture and featured All Blacks legend Richie McCaw emerging from a giant model of Mount Fuji with the trophy. The ceremony at ...
Patriots cut Antonio Brown after another accusation of sexual misconduct
Kei Nishikori to skip Rakuten Japan Open due to elbow, arm injury
Sumo 101: Imperial family and sumo
Spain's superior teamwork produced glorious results at FIBA World Cup
All Blacks and Springboks set for titanic clash at Rugby World Cup
I'm fine with playing the German to humor my Japanese acquaintances — just not one German in particular.
Be proactive, not reactive, as an intern
The Vietnam Temple offers spiritual and practical support to Japan's Vietnamese community
Why Kamakura is bigger than its Buddha
Ruthlessly passed over by UNESCO, Kamakura's charm lies in the quotidian — and it's a perfect day or weekend trip from Tokyo.
Chiba town brewing up a 'culture of fermentation'
Listening for the subtle sounds of autumn
Just once I'd like to use 'ichido' correctly
Learning to say 'yes, and...' both on and off the stage
Twenty-five years ago, Chris Wells, a 27-year-old American born in Missouri, faced Jun Imai, a young Japanese method actor from Tokyo who was on his way to becoming a leading authority on improv in Japan. "We met at an improv show in Tokyo," Imai ...
Ep. 16 'Orange Flavor First Kiss'
Telling the story of Japanese rugby's miracle match
Diversity of Japan's video game industry on show in Tokyo
The acquittals of the former Tepco executives highlight the limitations of criminal trials in pursuing the responsibility of executives of large firms for serious accidents.
There is every reason for Japanese to wish the Alibaba co-founder the best of luck and see how he changes the world next.
The consequences of actions by male U.S. military personnel are long-lasting and can be devastating for those involved.
Japan's shrinking population and its aging society is making recruiting an increasingly serious challenge.
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