Ministers from Japan and 52 African countries agree on the urgent need to take policy actions to address the continent’s “vulnerabilities” and achieve sustainable economic growth.

Mitch McConnell walked onto the Senate floor for the big vote to save Brett Kavanaugh's nomination with a secret: He didn't know how it would turn out. It wasn't supposed to be like this. The Senate majority leader is often seen as a masterful tactician. ...

Total expenditures, including those by the central and local governments, for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games could reach ¥3 trillion.

Turkish authorities believe that prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared four days ago after entering Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, was killed inside the consulate, two Turkish sources said on Saturday. "The initial assessment of the Turkish police is that Mr. Khashoggi has been ...

The Ground Self-Defense Force said one of its members succumbed to his injuries and died early Sunday morning as a result of an automobile accident that occurred last week while he was participating in a joint exercise with U.S. and Filipino soldiers in the ...

The bitter battle over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court has exacerbated America's political divide and left many Americans emotionally raw. It has also given new definition to the high stakes of November's election. Until now, the fight for control of Congress has largely ...

In the buzzwords of George W. Bush's administration, China needed to become a "responsible stakeholder." For Barack Obama, China had an interest in embracing "the rules-based international order." U.S. President Donald Trump's message to Beijing is, true to his character, starker. Trump, his Vice President ...

In a sparkling white cap and oversized sunglasses, 55-year-old retiree Zhang Yongli and dozens of neighbors liven up a Shanghai park by doing the jitterbug, part of a public dance craze that has become China's national pastime. Every day, an estimated more than 100 million ...

For many reasons, Pax Nipponica or Pax Sinae cannot work. But Pax Sinea-Nipponica would almost certainly be very welcomed by the Asia Pacific region.

There is no such thing as a thought crime — or is there?

The future of Kishu lacquerware will depend on young artisans finding the balance between tradition and modernization. But the value of the art lies not only in its beauty, but in the sacrifice and commitment of the artisans who dedicate their lives to carrying ...

Take your kids to an art class and let their imaginations run wild.

In the H&M Showroom perched above the streets of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, the calm demeanor of Lucas Seifert stands in stark contrast to the boisterous outside.

Referring to Nikkei Brazilians and Peruvians as "gaijin" was at the very least inaccurate and, at most, deeply offensive.

Residents of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the city that hosted Gaijin Day on Sept. 1, were asked what they thought of the name of the event.

Micchan is 15 years old and has been at ARK for 14 of those. It's not much of a life, but if someone doesn't take her home soon, that will be hers.

Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami said Saturday writing good stories is the best he can do for victims of terrorist attacks and natural disasters such as the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. "I was wondering what could I do for the people who have ...

Art prankster Banksy has struck again. A work by the elusive street artist self-destructed in front of startled auction-goers Friday, moments after being sold for £1.04 million ($1.4 million). In an Instagram post Saturday, Banksy claimed the dramatic artistic payoff had been years in the ...

A new documentary sheds light on the little-known story of North Korean war orphans sent to Poland, where they formed an unlikely bond with their teachers before their traumatic return home. "The Children Gone to Poland" — which premiered Saturday at the Busan International Film ...

Over the last two decades, the Japanese sports world has taken significant steps forward in aspects of athlete development such as nutrition, sports medicine and improved training methods. Teikyo University is attempting to push the country's sporting culture to an even higher level by providing ...

This time, he needed just a few punches to end the night. WBA bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue landed a picture-perfect one-two blow on Juan Carlos Payano to stunningly — and quickly — finish the match in their World Boxing Super Series quarterfinal bout in Yokohama ...

Neftali Soto's ninth-inning sacrifice fly lifted the DeNA BayStars to a 4-3 win over the Hiroshima Carp on Sunday and kept alive their hopes of advancing to the postseason playoffs. In front of 31,637 at Mazda Stadium, the BayStars loaded the bases before Soto hit ...

Kashima Antlers keeper Kwoun Sun-tae saved a penalty, allowing the hosts to draw 0-0 at home with J-League first-division leaders Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday. The draw moved Frontale, the defending champions, a point clear at the top of the table ahead of Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Yu Kobayashi, ...

Masahiro Tanaka continued his strong postseason run, pitching the New York Yankees to a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their American League Divisional Series on Saturday. Tanaka (1-0) allowed a run on three hits and a walk over five ...

Lewis Hamilton stormed to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his fourth straight Formula One win and moving a step closer to a fifth world championship. Starting from pole, the Mercedes driver was never seriously challenged and crossed the finish line 12.919 ...

Kei Nishikori’s title drought continues. Even a lively home crowd wasn’t enough to push the Japanese No. 1 to an elusive tournament victory on Sunday at the Rakuten Japan Open as Russian Daniil Medvedev played spoiler at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza, besting the home ...

Jose Mourinho lashed out at his critics after Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind victory against Newcastle on Saturday, calling the attacks against him "wickedness" and "man-hunting." Three goals in the last 20 minutes by Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, and Alexis Sanchez earned United its first ...

Masahiro Tanaka pushed his starting pitcher's pride to one side on Saturday, when he was pulled after five innings despite having allowed just one run. The New York Yankees right-hander left with a 3-1 lead after throwing 78 pitches and appeared ready to face the ...

Live commentary on the Rakuten Japan Open final, in which Kei Nishikori is playing Daniil Medvedev for the trophy.