Japan to face challenges in ASEAN ties as tensions over Taiwan grow
Southeast Asia is regarded as being at the forefront of the rivalry between Japan and China and recent tensions over Taiwan are expected to create greater diplomatic challenges.
One month on, LDP conservatives still in shock over loss of Abe
There are concerns that the loss of the former primer minister could lead to a "drifting" conservative camp with no clear candidate to succeed him as its leader.
Carbon prices in Asia are too cheap to help curb emissions
Asia is struggling to adopt ambitious pollution pricing instruments, especially at a time of soaring inflation, rising energy prices and economic instability.
Nearly 14% of men took paternity leave in Japan in 2021
The percentage of men taking child care leave in Japan rose to a record last year.
Number of kids on nursery waiting lists plummets in Tokyo
With military drills near Taiwan, Xi tries to salvage Pelosi crisis
In turbulent times, Xi builds a security fortress for China, and himself
A new wine legend sprouts from the land of the gods
Biden: superhero, lame duck — or both?
Frozen U.S.-China cooperation presents new hitch for global warming
Japan and U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 26,313 cases, down over 5,200 from a week ago
Japan Times 1922: Heat wave still grips capital city
Husband who helped wife leave Unification Church now supports others
Small fire breaks out at idol group King & Prince's concert in Sapporo
Japan's top envoy promises Tokyo will help ASEAN with Myanmar issue
How this economic moment rewrites the rules
After losing favor to electric cars, plug-in hybrids gain ground in U.S.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to buy U.S. reinsurance broker for $400 million: Nikkei
Why the banks financing Elon Musk's Twitter deal are unlikely to help him walk away
Snickers maker apologizes for advertisement suggesting Taiwan is a country
Russia bans investors from 'unfriendly countries' from selling banking and key energy stakes
COVID stigma in China can cost recovered patients jobs and homes
Taiwan vows to resist pressure as China announces more drills
Biden and his party look for midterm boost from breakthrough bill
Fighting around Ukrainian nuclear plant heightens safety fears
Palestinian rockets reach west of Jerusalem on third day of Gaza fighting
Over 80,000 tourists trapped in 'China's Hawaii' after COVID-19 outbreak
Stand firm against Chinese intimidation
The Beijing government is furious nevertheless, denouncing Nancy Pelosi's visit in strident language and promising countermeasures to ensure that no one gets the wrong idea.
Execution of Myanmar democracy activists reveals junta's true colors
It is well past time for the community of nations to impose sanctions against Myanmar's military government and its key supporters after the execution of pro-democracy activists.
The message from Hiroshima remains: Never again
On Saturday, people from across the globe will mark the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, an attack that killed 140,000 men, women and children and changed the world.
You won’t like what comes after inflation
The post-inflation new normal could look a lot like the low-growth hole the U.S. was in for years.
Yu Darvish takes loss as Dodgers complete sweep of Padres
Aussie Nick Kyrgios beats Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka for ATP Washington title
Rookie Masaru Fujii paves way for Eagles comeback against Hawks
Jesiel delivers late winner as Frontale get past F. Marinos
Kashima parts ways with Swiss manager Rene Weiler
Yoshihito Nishioka reaches Washington final with win over top seed
Fuji Rock's musical acts look to make a bigger splash with livestreams
‘Mika in Real Life’: Emiko Jean tackles parenthood, love and self-acceptance
Backstage at Fuji Rock with Night Tempo
'Let Me Hear It Barefoot': Charming love story spins its wheels
Sip on sake’s unfiltered kin at Heiwa Shuzo’s new brewpub
Recipe: Chilled ramen salad
Sentō Samaritans: The fight to save urban bathhouses
Why Nintendo’s support for same-sex marriage is a major level up
