Japan and the United States are making arrangements for a leaders' summit around Jan. 22 on the fringes of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Japanese government sources said Sunday. The talks between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald ...

Tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Emperor Akihito’s 85th birthday as the end of the Heisei Era draws closer.

Ousted Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn is suspected of using a Nissan fund to reward a Saudi Arabian acquaintance who helped him deal with a personal investment that incurred a huge loss.

From sleepy New Zealand hillsides to sleek Tokyo dining scenes, a bottle of Hawke's Bay wine shipped to Japan traces an arc that exporters like Nigel Avery see as an avenue for multimillion dollar growth built on a free trade pact. Avery's Sileni Estates hopes ...

The government may be planning to bring in nearly 345,000 foreign workers by 2023, but in Kyoto, a recent survey shows most firms outside the hospitality sector have no plans to discuss adding overseas laborers to their workforce. The city remains a major domestic and ...

With six months to go until the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, the basic agenda has been set for discussion on issues of global importance. But with the G20 process increasingly seen as failing and many leaders likely to arrive in Osaka with severe ...

In remarks released ahead of his 85th birthday Sunday, Emperor Akihito expressed his relief that the era of his reign is coming to an end without Japan having been drawn into fighting any wars again. "It is important not to forget that countless lives were ...

If Trump revisited that '80s battle he wouldn't find the big win he's looking for today.

The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria and the offer of Patriot missile-defense systems could make things awkward for Ankara.

Chill out with "Fortnite: Deep Freeze," join pop-star actor Takuya Kimura in "Judge Eyes" and gorge yourself on "God Eater 3"

As our lifestyles and desires change, fashion has had to adapt with the times. But now, with easier access to global influences, and changing demographics, it has become more eclectic than ever. From casual looks to match a lifestyle to fanciful contemporary art collaborations, ...

The holidays can be tough for foreign nationals in Japan. For those hired in the summer, the thrill of being in a new country is starting to fade. Open social media feeds and you'll be bombarded with photos of family and friends back home ...

In September 2013, animator Hayao Miyazaki said: "Through the years I have frequently talked about retiring, so many of you are perhaps wondering if this time I am really sincere. I am." But was he?

Kaori Sakamoto put on a stunning performance Sunday night, using an incredible combination of power and grace, to win the title at the Japan championships. The 18-year-old from Kobe was absolutely spectacular in her free skate to "The Piano" and overtook Grand Prix Final champion ...

The reigning champions Alvark Tokyo gave their fans an early Christmas present on Sunday afternoon. Actually, it was their second gift to team supporters over the holiday weekend, with the Alvark posting an 89-68 victory over the Yokohama B-Corsairs and completing a series sweep on ...

Four-time Olympic champion Kaori Icho took a step toward the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, winning her rematch against fellow Rio Olympic champion Risako Kawai at the national wrestling championships. Icho, who declared for the first time on Saturday that she would attempt to compete ...

Jockey Kenichi Ikezoe steered third-favorite Blast Onepiece to the horse's first Grade 1 title at the Arima Kinen on Sunday. Blast Onepiece, a three-year-old colt and the youngest entry in the race, crossed the line in 2 minutes, 32.2 seconds, beating fan-favorite Rey de Oro, ...

Japan's complex relationship with marathon pitching performances will get a new look next spring, when the Niigata Prefectural High School Baseball Federation revealed Saturday it will institute the first pitch limits in Japanese high school ball. Epic high school pitching performances are the stuff of ...