Latest tally puts death toll in wake of Typhoon Hagibis at 56
The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rose to 56 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to operate in flood- and landslide-hit areas of central and eastern Japan.
WeWork said to be eyeing bailout that will hand control to SoftBank
In one of two main options to rescue the once high-flying startup, WeWork is considering a bailout that will hand control of the co-working giant to SoftBank Group Corp.
Physical strength of elderly Japanese continues to improve, sports agency survey finds
The Japan Sports Agency says in a survey report the physical strength and athletic ability of elderly people in Japan continues to improve while those of women in their 30s ...
Tokyo again world's best large city, with Kyoto and Osaka in top 10, in U.S. travel magazine vote
According to a U.S. luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka rank among the world’s best 10 large cities — with Tokyo topping the list for the fourth ...
Ecuador starts cleanup after deal to end indigenous protests, and austerity push
Putin visits Saudi Arabia on Mideast trip in bid to boost Russia's presence and energy ties
Renewables overtake hydrocarbons in U.K. electricity generation: study
Texas cop who killed black woman should be fired and charged: family
Scenes from the wake of Typhoon Hagibis, which brought torrential rains and high-speed winds that paralyzed the capital and neighboring prefectures.
Nobel winner Akira Yoshino to focus on environmental issues during acceptance speech
Abe may dissolve Japan's Lower House in November for snap election
North Korea demands Japan pay compensation over sinking of fishing boat
No clear picture on 4K and 8K display differences
Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese board in bid to avoid any semblance of conflict of interest
Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden announced on Sunday that he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not ...
Maduro hikes Venezuela's minimum wage again, this time by 275% in face of 50,1000% inflation
Walmart seen subsidizing vendors in online holiday price war with Amazon
U.S. looks to level sanctions on Turkey as Syria incursion escalates
Egypt and Ethiopia to hold talks in Russia about contentious Nile dam, says el-Sissi
Boeing CEO, removed as chairman, seen nearing last chance on 737 Max
India investing $60 billion on gas grid to link up nation by 2024
Russia in May bombed four U.N.-flagged off-limits Syria hospitals in 12 hours, NYT reports
Russian warplanes bombed four hospitals in rebel-held territory in Syria over a period of just 12 hours earlier this year, The New York Times reported on Sunday. The May strikes — which the newspaper tied to Moscow through Russian radio recordings, plane spotter logs and ...
Hottest potato: U.S. and critics split on whether tech has made nuke shipments safer
South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk quits post amid scandal
Trudeau continues poll campaign after threats to his safety and appearance in body armor
Kurds announce deal with Assad regime for troop deployment as Turkey pushes deeper into Syria
Turkey and proxies advance deep into Syria as civilian casualties mount
Ambassador to testify his no quid pro quo assurance was actually Trump's
All Blacks happy to dodge 'Tier One' Japan in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen paid tribute Monday to an "awesome" Japan performance at the Rugby World Cup and said even the mighty New Zealand was glad to avoid the tournament host in the quarterfinals. Japan has upset the form book and 50/1 bookmakers' odds ...
After record medal haul at worlds, Simone Biles expected to be face of Tokyo Olympics
Collective unity behind Japan's remarkable run
Japan captain Michael Leitch looking for All Blacks' help to beat Springboks
Lewis Hamilton in no hurry to win Formula One title in Mexico
All Blacks and Irish to renew rivalry in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
'There are no downsides to training in a different country'
The family that boxes together, travels together. The Llamidos are in Japan to help train "The Monster."
Tackling writer's block at the Japan Writers Conference
Dealing with the 'boss from hell'? You could be getting 'power harassed'
Japan's love of the hanky is nothing to be sneezed at
Whether plain, screen printed, embroidered or even lacey, the humble hanky is virtually forgotten in the West. So why is it in Japan, very few will leave home without one?
Newest post met with open-minded enthusiasm
Leaving the urban jungle for northern wilds
For Kure's fishermen, skipjack tuna remains king of their catch
'Family': Masahisa Fukase's portrait parodies detail the decline of a Japanese clan
Masahisa Fukase's "Family," reissued with essays by Fukase himself and Tomo Kosuga, turns the idea of the family portrait on its head, simultaneously reinvigorating and ridiculing it.
Martin Scorsese says he wanted to 'enrich' past Robert De Niro work with 'The Irishman'
'Politics, Porn and Protest': The beguiling world of experimental Japanese film
'Noon: An Anthology of Short Poems': Wit and wisdom in 14 lines or fewer
Hirokazu Kore-eda talks politics as Japan flexes its movie muscle in Busan
A decision by the internal affairs ministry raises questions from the viewpoint of local autonomy and the decentralization of administrative powers.
Efforts to move power lines underground — an important way to reduce the impact of natural disasters — are moving far too slow.
What worked in the past may not work in the present, and tactics to rein in one country could prove disastrous if pursued with others.
An undisciplined U.S. president and weakened advisers are a recipe for disaster.
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