Kishida said he made the decision because he believes it is better for Abe to handle a number of ongoing issues facing Japan.

Foreign residents braved scorching temperatures and joined hundreds of volunteers in Hiroshima Prefecture over the weekend to help deal with the aftermath of the recent rain disaster, an effort they said was meant to show gratitude for the hospitality they have received living in ...

Official climate forecasts and experts are warning that the recent rise in temperatures is likely to become the new normal in the years ahead.

The prime minister told his Cabinet to speed up preparations for a plan that will effectively open the door to blue-collar laborers.

A major challenge facing the city as it prepares to host the games is the possibility of a heat wave hitting while it welcomes the world.

When strapped for cash before his next paycheck, Ryo Takezawa would trudge over to the nearest Bookoff, the nation's largest chain of secondhand bookstores, to sell his novels and CDs. But the buyback rates were meager: The 37-year-old temporary worker was lucky if he was ...

Work by North Korea to dismantle a key testing facility for its missile engines and rocket launches could pave the way toward more intensive talks on a peace regime between Pyongyang and Washington, experts said after a new analysis of satellite imagery showed disassembly ...

Amid increased efforts to help non-Japanese talent launch businesses in Japan to boost foreign investment and international competitiveness, the domestic startup scene saw a contest for entrepreneurs with an overseas background last week. Hosted by Tokyo Star Bank Ltd., seven finalists from 48 contenders for ...

The Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy presents Japan an opportunity to play a leadership role in the region.

Many are wondering if China will respond to Trump's trade war by threatening a currency war. If it does, the world should call its bluff.

Yuyushi Furuta was on a path to commercial success with her calligraphy when she decided to take a left turn.

Fertile periods of artistic endeavor are not hard to come by in Japanese history. Many would cite the Edo, Muromachi or Heian periods. The Tokyo National Museum, however, reminds visitors of one era often forgotten — the ancient Jomon Period.

Soufu Honda uses her entire body to create her calligraphy works in a process that verges on the theatrical.

July 31-Oct. 8 After moving to Paris in 1913, Japanese-French painter Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) became a member of the School of Paris (Ecole de Paris), a community of influential French and emigre artists famous for nurturing new art movements. Despite having no previous connections ...

Japan set a lofty goal of capturing the gold medal in the men's 4x100-meter relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As has been repeatedly said, raising individual skills is the biggest key to achieving that feat. And working diligently in Japan and overseas is a ...

The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed Dirk Nowitzki, which will make the German star the first player in NBA history to play 21 straight seasons with the same team. The previous record of 20 was held by Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers. No details were ...

"Life is like a can of Coca-Cola. It's dark, it's bubbling, it's sweet ... but in the end, it's short." The words of Denis Ten, posted in a Twitter video, became eerily prophetic after his shocking death last Thursday at the age of 25. The Sochi ...

Galatasaray defender Yuto Nagatomo said Tuesday he is eager to represent Japan at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games if he is picked as an overage player for the men's under-23 squad. Speaking at an event in Tokyo, the 31-year-old Nagatomo said he is ready to ...

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon hurled seven-no hit innings in his MLB debut on Monday, 15 months after undergoing emergency brain surgery. The 26-year-old American left the game after the seventh inning having struck out three batters and allowing just three walks. Cincinnati pinch hitter ...

Team Sky chief Dave Brailsford hit out at organizers on Monday for failing to stop "intimidating" abuse of his riders and staff as they attempt to win the Tour de France. With Welshman Geraint Thomas in the yellow jersey and four-time champion Chris Froome in ...