Exhausted emergency fund may force Tokyo into debt and deep cuts
The metropolitan government has already begun to slash expenses, reroute money from other designated funds and borrow cash to alleviate the pressure.
Japan to ease entry rules for business travelers and returnees
The change will only apply to residents of Japan who are planning to spend no more than seven days at their overseas destinations.
Suga grilled in Diet on science council scandal and policy agenda
CDP leader Edano adopted toned-down rhetoric, apparently reflecting criticism that his party is overly critical and does not present enough policy proposals of its own.
Tokyo Olympics ticket buyers in Japan to get refunds
Fans living in Japan who bought tickets for the postponed Tokyo Olympics have been guaranteed refunds, the local organizing committee said Friday.
Tokyo will boost capacity of COVID-19 testing to over 60,000 per day
Government asks local authorities and firms to extend New Year's break
Japan wants to take the heat off data centers with the help of snow
Japan lowers travel advisories for China and eight other regions
Olympic organizers to add a local touch to games
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Tokyo will boost capacity of COVID-19 testing to over 60,000 per day
Akita Prefecture taps bear expert to stop damage to farms
Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic
Japan urges South Korea to present solution to wartime labor row
Japan lowers travel advisories for China and eight other regions
Fishers and farmers fear impact of Fukushima water release
Ex-head of Don Quijote parent suspected of misconduct over shares
Tokyo Disney Resort operator to log first annual net loss since listing
Japan wants to take the heat off data centers with the help of snow
Japan net zero plan hits speed bump as small utilities balk
Ghosn escape accomplices win delay of extradition to Japan
Japan's September job availability lowest in nearly seven years
'China is angry': Taiwan anxiety rises as saber-rattling grows louder
Canadian judge backs Huawei CFO but won't dismiss extradition case
Push for police reform stutters ahead of U.S. election
Still no equality for women in peace talks, U.N. says
As the West stumbles, ‘helmsman’ Xi pushes an ambitious plan for China
Trump’s China scorecard shows many defeats, and one big change
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. promise true fight in 'exhibition' return
Olympic organizers to add a local touch to games
World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players
Unbeaten Naoya 'Monster' Inoue to defend title in Vegas debut
Coyotes cut ties with draft pick who bullied Black classmate
BayStars send pennant-chasing Giants home empty-handed
‘We just have to work hard to make informed decisions and keep things moving’
It's game, set and a perfect match for this cat and her new family
My bicultural child is starting to reveal his two faces
A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community
Friendly or too familiar? The tricky parameters of using 'chan'
The possibilities only 'naradewa' can offer
Historic ninja residence in Japan avoids demolition
Is Japan ready to embrace CBD?
Boxers go the distance in 'Underdog,' opener of upcoming Tokyo film festival
He was a rising jazz pianist from Tokyo. Then his NYC dreams were shattered.
‘Living in the Sky’: Trust your cat, not your lover
‘Dancing in Her Dreams’: Falling under the seductive spell of a bygone era
Following the crowd, Suga makes a bold climate pledge
Genuine, sustainable progress depends on changing economic incentives for energy production and use.
Sticking with tradition, Suga makes Southeast Asia his priority
China is credited for making the region a priority for Tokyo, but Southeast Asia has always been one of Japan’s vital interests.
Can America avoid an election crisis?
Outside observers can see in the U.S. today a lot of what the U.S. historically has warned others about.
Terror attacks in France demand statesmanship, not demagoguery
What leaders say at moments like these matters. And all the more so now because too many leaders have recently been unable or unwilling to say the right things.
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