Japan raises omicron variant alert to highest level as government eyes tighter entry restrictions
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases has named the new strain — previously "a variant of interest," the second-highest of its three-tiered alert level — as a "variant of concern."
Will the vaccines stop omicron? Scientists are racing to find out.
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary.
Japan and U.S. eye 'two-plus-two' security talks in January
The security talks will be the first involving the defense and foreign ministers from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet, which was launched in October.
Nippon Ishin sticks with Ichiro Matsui as chief even as it seeks younger leadership
Nippon Ishin no Kai, which saw its seat count nearly quadruple in the Lower House election, decided to keep Ichiro Matsui on as leader after deciding not to hold a ...
Pandemic to cost global tourism $2 trillion in 2021, U.N. says
Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers
China sends 27 warplanes into Taiwan ADIZ as Xi meets top military brass
U.S. eyeing summit with ASEAN leaders in Washington in January
Moderna says new vaccine for omicron may be ready in early 2022
Ex-lawmaker Toshio Yamauchi arrested for embezzlement
Kishida remains in LDP faction despite custom of prime ministers stepping down
Tokyo Games' uniforms for 28,000 volunteers remain unused
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports nine cases as hospital bed occupancy rate at 0.9%
New COVID-19 variant prompts Japan to tighten border controls on three more African countries
Biden encouraged Kishida to increase defense spending during October talks
Japan to declare May 2020 as end of economic downturn
Japan to get world's first operational dual-mode bus and rail vehicle
Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway but some question its viability
Cost-cutting measures by executives to blame for Mizuho glitches, financial watchdog says
Kishida calls for raises of over 3% ahead of Japan's annual wage negotiations
Locked in: Hong Kong's COVID-19 rules take mental toll on pilots
Europe’s energy crisis is about to get worse as winter arrives
Indian farmers pressure Modi for more after forcing his retreat
China sends 27 warplanes into Taiwan ADIZ as Xi meets top military brass
U.S. eyeing summit with ASEAN leaders in Washington in January
Moderna says new vaccine for omicron may be ready in early 2022
Dead dolphins, extortion and bullets in Italy's mafia 'maxi-trial'
COP26 agreement falls short of lofty expectations
The final COP26 agreement is a disappointment and was considerably diminished from drafts circulated only days before.
Is the world ready for a more powerful Xi Jinping?
Xi Jinping is being elevated to a status in China equal to that of Mao Zedong. Along with that role is a consolidation of power that should be more worrisome.
Biden’s democracy summit: Just talk or can it effect change?
Biden's summit comes at a challenging time for democracy. The global monitoring organization Freedom House called this year’s report on the state of global freedom “Democracy Under Siege.”
Can vaccines get rid of long COVID?
The subject of long COVID has also been divisive, with social media full of both support groups and skeptics.
Kyoto clinches promotion after 11 seasons in second division
Contrail bows out in triumph at G1 Japan Cup
Steady MVP Yuhei Nakamura guides Swallows to Japan Series title
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Mima Ito and Kasumi Ishikawa make quarterfinal exits at worlds
Russia's Kamila Valieva sets two world records in emphatic Cup win
Already known for its skiing, Niseko ups the luxury
Recipe: Rich kabocha caramel pudding
When Japanese borrows the words from another language, but not their meanings
Christmas tree dress brings festive spirit to Tokyo hotel
Taboo-breaking rapper Sya empowers women with debut single
Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, whose work transformed musical theater, dead at 91
A look behind the scenes with Godzilla, the ‘king of monsters’
‘Spaghetti Code Love’: Disaffected Tokyoites don’t have much to say
Kura is an adorable young cat with a love for toys
Terry Ellis: ‘You take Japan with you … it’s a way of living’
'I am a dog': Natsume the Shiba mix is looking for a home
Forty years of empowering women in Japan
