Tokyo prosecutors arrest former Olympic committee executive and ex-Aoki chairman
Haruyuki Takahashi, 78, a former senior managing director of ad giant Dentsu and a powerful figure in sports circles, allegedly received ¥51 million from the retailer.
Number of suicides in Japan increased 8,000 due to pandemic, study finds
Women in their 20s saw the largest rise, but women age 19 or younger also saw a significant increase.
Japan set to permit online sales of COVID-19 test kits
The move is aimed at reducing the number of people visiting so-called fever clinics in order to be tested and comes amid the nation's largest wave of infections.
Japan and China arranging high-level talks amid Taiwan tension
During the envisioned meeting, Tokyo is likely to convey its concern over the drills Beijing conducted near Taiwan earlier this month.
Japan to study ways to support young children from socially isolated families
North Korea fires two cruise missiles as U.S. and South Korea prepare for military drills
Ukraine strikes again in Crimea, challenging Russian hold on peninsula
U.N. action to isolate Russia wanes almost six months into Ukraine war
Liz Cheney loses Wyoming race, but vows to keep Trump from the White House
What would be the economic cost of a full-blown Taiwan crisis?
Japan and Britain in talks on joint fighter jet development
COVID-19 tracker: Japan cases rise back above 200,000 as 15 prefectures set records
Japan to study ways to support young children from socially isolated families
South Korea's Yoon says 'concession and understanding' key to solving issues with Japan
Trial for Japanese man detained in Myanmar began in July
NGO urges Japan to halt training for officers from coup-hit Myanmar
A $379 billion hole emerges in developing nations’ coffers
Tencent unveils first sales fall as economy sinks
Japan utilities get contract offer from new Russian operator of Sakhalin-2
Google shows off soda-fetching robots
Big Tech helps Big Oil pump more, belying climate pledges
Bionic hand can be updated with new gestures — anytime, anywhere
Why a century-old vaccine offers new hope against pathogens
Ukraine strikes again in Crimea, challenging Russian hold on peninsula
U.N. action to isolate Russia wanes almost six months into Ukraine war
Liz Cheney loses Wyoming race, but vows to keep Trump from the White House
Sri Lanka faces looming food crisis with stunted rice crop
WHO vows nothing 'ridiculous' as public submits ideas to rename monkeypox
Kishida opts for continuity and stability in new Cabinet
The new lineup is remarkably consistent with that of its predecessor, a government forged under the influence of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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.
The Afghan abyss: One year after the U.S. pullout
The Taliban regime is behaving as expected, turning the country into a breeding ground for international terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and mass migration.
Lay Japan’s war debates to rest along with Abe
Commemorating the end of World War II can be a sensitive moment in Japan. How to honor the slain prime minister is now another one.
Kohei Arihara takes loss in MLB return for Rangers
Germany may consider Olympic bid after multi-sport Munich event
Tiger Woods and Rickie Fowler huddle with PGA players over LIV schism
Relegation-threatened Gamba dismisses manager Tomohiro Katanosaka
New Zealand backs Ian Foster as All Blacks coach through to World Cup
Leon Edwards sets sights on UFC belt as British MMA booms
Subterranean sake: Cave aging Japan’s national drink
Recipe: Chilled noodles with a healthy twist
Summertime sadness: How to manage the warm weather blues
Dog days of summer bring grab bag of fashion fixtures
