Best-selling author Haruki Murakami says he cannot publicly oppose the hanging of those who perpetrated Aum Shinrikyo's sarin attack on the Tokyo subway system in 1995 despite his objections to the death penalty, but that Japan should not use the case as a pretext ...

More than three-quarters of the Liberal Democratic Party's Diet members support Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's bid for a third consecutive term as president, the results of a poll show. Of the 405 members in both chambers, 310, or 76.5 percent, said they plan to vote ...

A weakening Typhoon Jongdari traveled over the southernmost main island of Kyushu after passing over western parts of Honshu on Sunday, in its wake leaving at least 24 people injured and causing extreme heat in the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan. However, no ...

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's decision to introduce measures against passive smoking that are stricter than the central government's has inspired more cities to do the same, a survey has found. Of the 20 ordinance-designated cities surveyed, Chiba, for example, plans to draft its own ordinance ...

In a commentary North Korea’s ruling party newspaper hits plans by Japan to deploy a land-based missile shield, saying the Abe administration wants to become a “military giant.”

Representatives from major car-producing nations are due to meet without the U.S. to discuss possibly coordinating their response to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs.

The driving force of Japan's future economy will be new service industries and a highly educated workforce will be a key factor.

Aside from China, the U.S. president is aiming his fire in the wrong direction.

Masayuki Ino, designer of streetwear brand Doublet, reveals how luck and good sense of humor helped him become the first Japanese LVMH Prize winner.

Yoshinao Sugihara, head of a traditional paper wholesaler in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, takes the use of washi paper to a new level in interior design.

Name: Erica Angyal URL: www.erica-angyal.com DoB: May 13, 1969 Hometown: Sydney Years in Japan: 22 Former Miss Universe Japan nutritionist and bestselling author Erica Angyal, whose titles include "Sekai 1 No Bijo Ni Naru Diet" and "Gorgeous Skin in 30 Days," understands the virtues of the Mediterranean diet, globally ...

The country's courts are drawing a line in the sand over discrimination against LGBT people, even as far-right LDP lawmaker Mio Sugita slams support for 'unproductive' members of society.

Build a stone museum and they will come? That's the idea behind the K's Labo museum on Kitagi Island in Okayama Prefecture.

World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa made a comeback Saturday after undergoing surgery for heart valve disease, pleasing his fans, who have not seen him conducting in about nine months. The 82-year-old returned to conducting at a concert in Nagano Prefecture by students of the Ozawa International ...

Nao Ikeyama said she will retire after losing her WBO atomweight crown by a split decision to Japanese compatriot Mika Iwakawa on Sunday. In another women's world title fight, Tsunami Tenkai successfully defended her WBO light flyweight title with a fourth-round technical knockout of the ...

Gurimu Narita, the men's Pyeongchang Paralympic banked slalom champion, is looking to compete in canoe at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. "This is a sport in which my disability won't hinder me," said the 24-year-old, whose left leg is numb below the knee. On Sunday, he ...

Dillian Whyte moved closer to a dream shot at the world heavyweight title after dramatically securing a career-best victory over Joseph Parker on Saturday. Whyte accepted the risky fight in an attempt to force a rematch with Anthony Joshua or a challenge at WBC champion ...

Masayuki Ito claimed the vacant WBO super featherweight title Saturday following a decision victory over Christopher Diaz of Puerto Rico. Second-ranked Ito claimed the world title on his first attempt, defeating No. 1 contender Diaz by a 3-0 unanimous decision at Kissimmee Civic Center. "I still ...

The Boston Red Sox seemingly can get their offense cranked up at any time this season. J.D. Martinez hit his major league-leading 32nd homer, Mookie Betts had two RBI doubles and the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Saturday night for their 17th ...

No longer merely a support rider for Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas is going to Paris in the yellow jersey. The Welshman with Team Sky effectively sealed his first Tour de France title by protecting his lead in the time trial on the penultimate stage on ...

The Crusaders are back in the Super Rugby final seeking a record-extending ninth title. The Lions are back still searching for a first. New Zealand's Crusaders and South Africa's Lions set up a repeat of last year's decider with convincing semifinal wins at home on ...