In Tokyo, Defense Minister Taro Kono said that Self-Defense Forces pilots have never encountered a UFO, but added that he would consider protocols for SDF pilots in case of encounters.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has clarified Gov. Yuriko Koike's statement that all pachinko parlors in Tokyo have complied with requests to suspend business as of Tuesday morning, after at least four were found to ...

A creative solution to protect health care providers at high risk of contracting the coronavirus amid the global shortage of personal protective equipment is attracting interest throughout the world, including in Japan. The Aerosol Box, ...

Power struggles in Abe's party could further strain the two-decades-old coalition in the weeks to come

Elderly customers, a general lack of enthusiasm for electronic money and increased free time see high customer traffic at banks despite stay-at-home requests.