SoftBank Group Corp. is looking to reach an agreement with Line Corp. on a comprehensive partnership or acquisition thorough its group firm that runs Yahoo Japan, it was learned on ...
Japan and South Korea still entangled in game of chicken after superficial signs of detente
A handout photo of the two countries’ leaders, taken on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting, has become another source of controversy in the ongoing quarrel between Tokyo and Seoul.
Clandestine imperial enthronement rite embodies tradition, marked by controversy
The Daijosai, the most secretive and controversial part of the ceremonies, is a Shinto rite that begins on Thursday and involves the new emperor praying for peace and a rich ...
Abe nips Tokyo cherry-blossom party in the bud as critics cry cronyism
The government will not hold a publicly funded cherry blossom-viewing event next year after critics said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has used it to entertain his supporters.
Biohaven braces for 'David versus Goliath' battle with Allergan over migraine medicine
Venezuelan migrants will cost host nations $1.35 billion in 2020, U.N. says
Lebanon's surging protests feared poised to take a dark turn after shooting death
Islamic State returnees cloud fourth anniversary of Paris attacks
U.S. 'superbug' infections rising but deaths are falling: CDC
Unwilling or unable? U.S. faces uphill battle in quest to save Japan-South Korea intel pact
As the days tick down before the expiration of a key military intelligence-sharing pact between Japan and South Korea, Washington is dialing up pressure on Seoul to reverse its decision to terminate the agreement. The only problem? Washington appears unable — or unwilling — to ...
Abe sent personal letters on holding a summit to Kim Jong Un: South Korean paper
14-year-old boy confesses to slashing schoolgirl's throat in northeastern Japan
Tokyo confirms it will hold vote for governor and assembly by-elections on July 5
Japanese Lower House approval of U.S. trade deal to be delayed
Body on Mount Fuji confirmed as that of Tokyo man who livestreamed fall
Scorers of open-ended questions in Japan's unified entrance exam may include college students
U.S. set to delay new auto tariffs by up to six months, industry sources say
The Trump administration plans to delay a decision about additional tariffs on imported cars, according to two industry sources. The delay could last up to six months, the sources said, with the announcement expected as soon as Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump "doesn't have to make ...
Hacker reportedly wants about $5 million in ransom from Pemex by month's end
Asian airlines scrub annual gathering in Hong Kong as violence escalates
Amid privacy backlash, China's DJI unveils phone app to track nearby drones
Facebook removes 3.2 billion fake accounts and millions of child abuse posts
Brazil antitrust regulator to reassess Disney-Fox deal because divestiture has yet to happen
European concerns could spell end of Iran nuclear deal and new U.N. sanctions
Europe's threat to trigger a mechanism that could reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran marks a significant breakdown in diplomacy to try to save the 2015 nuclear deal and could presage its death knell, diplomats say. Britain, France and Germany have sought to salvage the ...
From exile in Mexico, Morales says he's ready to return to 'pacify' Bolivia
Mainland China students flee Hong Kong campuses amid protest violence fears
Bolivian Senate head becomes interim president as supporters of Evo Morales object
U.S. sends warship through Taiwan Strait as top American military officer visits Japan
Roger Stone wanted to 'debrief' Jared Kushner on DNC email hack, Trump campaign official says
Hakuho flexed his yokozuna muscles on Wednesday to stay on the heels of a pair of rank-and-filers in the lead after four days of action at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. The Mongolian-born veteran was made to work overtime by top-ranked maegashira Okinoumi (1-3), who ...
Japan drives past Mexico as Hayato Sakamoto breaks out of slump
Much-admired Tour de France cyclist Raymond Poulidor dies at age 83
Mike Shildt wins NL Manager of the Year days after mom's death; Rocco Baldelli claims AL prize
Asashoryu electrified sport with unorthodox style
Are Japanese classes in the countryside cram school worth moving out of the city?
It seems like a good idea, move to the country and focus on Japanese. And it works, it just depends on what kind of Japanese you want to learn.
Despite what you see online, strive to be 'anti-yappari'
Halloween's rise in the 2010s provided Shibuya crossing with plenty of tricks and treats
Tokyo's cops choreograph a Halloween 'spooktacular'
Nakagin Capsule Tower: Can Tokyo's urban utopian dream secure a new lease on life?
The future of Ginza's iconic building hangs in the balance as architectural enthusiasts attempt to preserve the fading landmark.
Middle? Inside? Relax, the kanji for naka has this one in the bag
Here's some advice. If you want to help a friend out, stick to -tara ii desu
The number of foreign students landing jobs after graduation hits a record high
From hot bands to hot pots, Naoko Takei Moore's time in California pays off
Maruyama Okyo's legacy of drawing from life
In his 1808 book, "Chronicle of Audacity and Timidity" ("Tandai Shoshinroku"), scholar and poet Ueda Akinari satirized, "When Okyo came on the scene, sketching from life (shasei) became popular, and all the paintings in Kyoto began being done by the same method!" The realist impulse ...
MSNBC brings George Conway as analyst for impeachment hearing as Fox taps Kenneth Starr
Regrets I've had a few, including no photo with Ol' Blue Eyes, says 'My Way' songwriter
Japanese finish in first and second places at prestigious Belgian saxophone contest
Back to 'The Factory' in a new era of meaningless work
China's Belt and Road initiative (BRI) casts a long shadow over Asia. Beijing's effort to fill the yawning infrastructure gap — estimated to be in the trillions of dollars — is widely viewed as an attempt by China to extend its influence as well ...
Getting India to return to the RCEP talks and reaching a prompt agreement would show that free trade makes more sense.
It is imperative that Japan reform its power industry to make electricity more affordable for industries relying on AI.
North Korea's possession of an arsenal of nuclear-armed missiles increasingly looks permanent. The U.S. government will continue to refuse to officially recognize this reality, mostly out of deference to Tokyo. However, the region has settled into a new status quo. Pyongyang's apparent strategy is to ...
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