In a vaguely worded agreement, the two leaders inked what Trump said was a “comprehensive document” declaring that Kim’s regime would work towards complete denuclearization.

As the world waited for Trump and Kim to emerge from their summit, Japan looked for signs that the two had addressed its top priority: abductees.

Swapping his dress shoes and business suit for flip-flops and swimming trunks, Shingo Takei starts the day by walking to the beach to go stand-up paddleboarding. Instead of commuting to the office, the co-founder of a human resources startup returns home for breakfast and spends ...

Tokyo on Tuesday decided to mandate senior officials undergo training aimed at preventing sexual harassment following a string of revelations of inappropriate behavior involving bureaucrats.

Ichiro Kojima, who was sent to prosecutors on suspicion of murder, “suddenly stood up and hacked at me without saying anything,” police quoted a woman as saying.

Giant panda cub Xiang Xiang celebrated her first birthday in good health Tuesday at a Tokyo zoo. Born on June 12 last year to mother Shin Shin and father Ri Ri through natural mating, Xiang Xiang enjoys climbing trees every day and eating apples, according ...

Just like people in Japan who continue to outlive people in other countries, their pets are developing longer life expectancies thanks to advances in medical science. But as owners increasingly worry about soaring medical bills, they are taking out private pet insurance to lessen the ...

A University of Tokyo professor has decided to run for mayor in a city in Saitama Prefecture in July with her campaign focused on preventing child abuse. Ayumi Yasutomi, a 55-year-old professor at one of Japan's most prestigious universities, told Kyodo News on Monday she ...

A report's call for more proactive and pre-emptive actions by peacekeepers collides with legal limitations on the SDF's use of force.

Noticing the differences between one's own country and others, however small they may be, can be the first step to realizing that diversity exists.

City planners are working to reverse decades of reckless growth by turning urban centers green.

Line, Yahoo Japan and Rakuten are out of favor for a reason.

From the East China Sea to Africa, Beijing is flexing its muscles.

"The Big House" captures more than just football in a documentary about the University of Michigan's main stadium.

In the waning years of the Edo Period (1603-1868), a darkness seized hold of the public consciousness and bloody murders, acts of arson and sexual scandal were rampant. Well, at least in Japanese art. The 19th century saw the commoner class become ascendent, and Japan's ...

June 19-Sept. 17 American artist Gordon Matta-Clark (1943-78) was a 20th-century Renaissance man, juggling projects that cut across multiple artistic disciplines as well as into street culture and food. He also recognized the importance of art in creating thriving communities. This show at the National Museum ...

Left-hander Masanori Ishikawa pitched six-plus innings Tuesday to help the Tokyo Yakult Swallows defeat the Pacific League-leading Seibu Lions 3-1 and extend their interleague lead. In front of 17,088 at Omiya Park Baseball Stadium, Ishikawa (4-2) gave up a run on three hits and a ...

When he has the ball in his hands, his opponents are extra careful, and fans in the stands hold their breath to see if something spectacular could happen. Pat Anderson is widely considered one of the best players in the world and people often refer ...

Phil Mickelson believes Shinnecock Hills is one of the best setups he's ever seen for a U.S. Open. At least for 17 of the holes. The course where Mickelson twice contended on Sunday has been lengthened by some 450 yards. That doesn't bother Lefty, especially the ...

Wide receiver Julio Jones told the Atlanta Falcons he won't attend this week's mandatory minicamp, the team announced Monday. "We have been in contact with Julio and his representation," general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement. "We will not discuss those conversations publicly except ...