Japan’s economy narrowly avoids recession in fragile recovery
The ongoing weakness in the economy supports the central bank’s view that Japan still needs help from easy monetary policy.
Health ministry panel proposes five basic habits for preventing COVID
The new approach comes as the government prepares to shift toward a post-pandemic normal through measures such as removing unified mask guidance.
Japan, U.S. and South Korea looking to boost info sharing on North Korean missiles
Currently, there is no mechanism for Japan and South Korea to immediately exchange information about the North's missile launches, while the U.S. has established separate systems with each.
Japanese head of WHO regional office fired for misconduct
Takeshi Kasai had been suspended as regional director for the Western Pacific since August after allegations of racist and abusive behavior toward staff members.
COVID lab leak fight obscures the global rise of high-security biolabs
Moving to Fukushima? You’ll have to kick out the boars first
Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic
Documents scandal involving Cabinet minister an untimely political headache for Kishida
Hold the mayo as Japan egg shortage hits McDonald’s to 7-Eleven
Intelligence suggests pro-Ukrainian group sabotaged pipelines, U.S. officials say
Woman gets prison term for deaths of children left in hot car
Five arrested over unauthorized cultivation of modified Japanese killifish
Documents scandal involving Cabinet minister an untimely political headache for Kishida
Horse carriages resume ferrying envoys for emperor visit after COVID stoppages end
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 926 new coronavirus cases
Nine social media influencers in Japan slapped with fines for back taxes
Nissan to overhaul electric powertrains for hybrids and EVs in search of cost cuts
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to shift blame complicated by new charges
Enough wind power for a major city snarled in Vietnam’s red tape
U.S. Fed chief softens tone and says March rate hike size is not yet decided
TikTok makes fresh push to convince regulators that it protects data
Japan's ispace to list shares in Tokyo ahead of planned moon landing
South Korean leader gets much-needed boost with new party boss
U.S. worries China will use supply chains as weapon
COVID lab leak fight obscures the global rise of high-security biolabs
Australia expected to buy up to five Virginia class submarines as part of AUKUS, sources say
Studying Ukraine war, China's military minds fret over U.S. missiles and Starlink
Women deal with added burdens of Turkey's quake disaster
Japan tourism woes an opportunity for needed change
While the tourism industry modernizes, it’s vital that Japan not lose the special touch that has made this country a unique destination.
Hopes and concerns a year after Russia's Ukraine invasion
The most important lesson of the Ukraine conflict over last year is that interstate war, one that even includes a great power, remains a feature of contemporary life.
The geopolitical trajectory of the Philippines is changing
Growing anxiety toward China, improved U.S.-Philippine relations and growing momentum to advance trilateral-security cooperation that includes Japan is changing Philippine diplomacy.
China says it’s neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war, but is it?
Xi Jinping may see Vladimir Putin as a kindred spirit, but what does the People's Liberation Army think of the Russian military?
Disappointed Dortmund must regroup to keep title dreams alive
Dominant Jon Rahm headlines stacked golf field at Players Championship
Netherlands stun Cuba in World Baseball Classic opener
Australia and South Korea aiming for strong start in Pool B opener at World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic
In sumo, size doesn't matter (much)
With the arrival of spring, Komeko is ready to bloom
'Dear, the war has started': My journey from Ukraine to Japan
Not so easy to fall in love: The app effect on Japan’s international dating scene
Through good times and bad, the community you create will be your lifeline
