Shigeru Yokota, father of North Korea abductee Megumi, dead at 87
Yokota led other victims' relatives in pushing the government to resolve the abduction issue for over 10 years but died without ever seeing Megumi again.
Travel restriction poses challenges for Japanese firms with international workforce
Researchers who work in laboratories and new employees expected to acquire skills during workplace training sessions have been left in limbo.
Number of newborns in Japan sank to record low of 865,234 in 2019
The number of babies born in Japan continued to fall in 2019, declining by around 53,000 from the previous year to a record low 865,234, government data showed Friday.
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As opposition grows, Japan says it has no plan to set date for state visit by China's Xi
Highly anticipated trip may not be realized until next spring — or later — as Hong Kong moves, pandemic put event on backburner.
U.S. police arrest man allegedly seen in viral video attacking people hanging George Floyd flyers
Jair Bolsonaro threatens WHO exit as COVID-19 kills 'a Brazilian per minute'
French forces kill leader of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb
The U.S. presidential election: Four surprises, four challenges
The pandemic, the economy, race relations and foreign affairs are likely to affect the outcome of the elections, not only for the White House but also for Congress.
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Japanese schools abroad to get more PCs for online study as pandemic spreads
The government plans to start distributing the new PCs and tablet devices as early as this fall and shoulder half the costs.
Japan's low virus deaths reflect high 'cultural standards,' says Taro Aso
Japan bans pirated manga downloads with copyright control law
Man held for free train ride halfway across Japan for coronavirus cash
Trump says U.S. in 'rocket' mode after surprisingly good jobs report
President Donald Trump declared the U.S. economy in "rocket" mode Friday after data showed a surprising recovery in the coronavirus-ravaged jobs market — lifting his own sinking re-election chances in the process. "This is a rocket ship," Trump said in a hastily convened celebratory statement ...
Pompeo warns U.S. investors against fraud at China companies
Amazon in talks to buy $2 billion stake in Indian telco Bharti Airtel: sources
Europe also unites in stimulus zeal as Lagarde and Merkel team up
Japan's household spending falls at record pace as coronavirus stalls economy
Hitachi, Toshiba and Miraca join forces to raise output of antigen test kits
U.S. demonstrators vow to sustain momentum until change happens
Protesters stirred by the death of George Floyd vowed Friday to turn an extraordinary outpouring of grief into a sustained movement as demonstrations shifted to a calmer, but no less determined focus on addressing racial injustice. In Minneapolis, where Floyd died in police custody, the ...
North Korea criticizes South Korea, threatening to close liaison office
Malaysia farms face $3 billion hit from palm oil worker shortage
‘Get your knee off our necks’: George Floyd mourned in Minneapolis
Hong Kong protesters seek sanctuary overseas as China tightens its grip
India’s China standoff shows risks of getting too close to Trump
U.S. urges China to respect human rights on Tiananmen anniversary
Colin Kaepernick has more support now as protests take hold across U.S.
Many who opposed Colin Kaepernick's protest in 2016 are now voicing support for the former NFL quarterback.
Michael Jordan donates $100 million for racial equality, justice
Liverpool could end 30-year Premier League title drought at home
Reigning 400-meter world champion Salwa Eid Naser suspended in doping case
Comedian B.J. Fox: The joke I regret making on 'Terrace House'
The recent passing of "Terrace House" star Hana Kimura has focused Japan's attention on the topic of cyberbullying.
In Japan, gearing up for a new type of job market
How U.S. citizens in Japan can apply for coronavirus aid payments from home
Go big when you're clearing out your space
After sitting at home for two months, you may finally be up to getting rid of some of those big items you don't need.
Totally express yourself in Japanese with shimau
Students and graduates launch multilingual website on COVID-19
Move to Japan proves opportune for law partner
South Korea-born rapper Moment Joon details immigrant experience in Japan on debut album
On his formidable debut album, “Passport & Garcon,” South Korea-born rapper Moment Joon lays claim to his present home in suburban Osaka with unusual specificity.
Summer's Fuji Rock Festival postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
World Theatre Festival Shizuoka heads online in desperate times
Okamoto's: Rock, rap and the road less traveled
‘Forgiven Children’: No clear-cut truths to a child’s crimes
More effective measures needed to resolve Japan's 'national crisis'
The nation must now prepare for a second wave of infections.
The U.S. presidential election: Four surprises, four challenges
The pandemic, the economy, race relations and foreign affairs are likely to affect the outcome of the elections, not only for the White House but also for Congress.
The ongoing pandemic isn’t the first time the U.S. has had to confront its collective pathologies.
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