Greg Kelly, the former Nissan Motor Co. director arrested along with ex-Chairman Carlos Ghosn, was granted bail and released Tuesday, after spending more than a month in detention. The Tokyo District Court set Kelly's bail at ¥70 million, according to the Tokyo Prosecutor's Office. Associates ...

The measures include the establishment of about 100 consultation centers nationwide and the allocation of ¥600 million for a Japanese-language education program for non-Japanese.

Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, in 2016 proposed cutting the cost of a key Shinto-linked Imperial succession ritual by using an existing hall rather than constructing a new one, Imperial Household Agency sources said Tuesday. The prince shared the idea with then ...

The number of Japanese companies registered in India increased 5.2 percent in 2018 from the previous year as the nation's businesses continue to tap opportunities in Asia's third largest economy. The figure totaled 1,441 as of October, 72 more than a year earlier, with manufacturing ...

A South Korean destroyer locked its fire-control radar onto a Japanese patrol plane last week "multiple times," the Defense Ministry said Tuesday, in its latest rebuttal of Seoul's insistence that the lock-on was not intentional. "We have confirmed that it continued for a certain period ...

The latest case promoted the central government to launch a crisis control unit and dispatch Ground Self-Defense Force troops to Gifu Prefecture.

Donald Trump is coming off one of his roughest weeks as president, at least in his critics' eyes — instigating a U.S. government shutdown fight, provoking his defense chief's resignation, abruptly pulling American troops from two global hot spots, and even thinking about firing ...

The sōgō shōsha's longevity, up until this point, can to a certain extent be attributed to their adeptness in being able to rapidly acclimate themselves to the changes in the business and economic environment over the years. By moving quickly and being flexible, the ...

The country that brought robots to car factories looks set to stay resolutely old-school in agriculture as it seeks to attract more foreign workers to replenish an aging workforce. This month's vote by the Diet to open the door more widely to overseas laborers confirms ...

The 225-issue Nikkei average ended down 1,010.45 points, or 5.01 percent, from Friday at 19,155.74, its lowest level since April 2017.

For over 25 years, expatriates celebrating Christmas in Dubai have been able to buy large, fragrant Christmas trees imported from Canada and the United States — a seasonal treat in the desert Gulf state. On a sunny day with a cool breeze, a far cry ...

Japan pulling out of the International Whaling Commission is going to have some interesting results.

Western interference has worsened the pathology of broken, corrupt and dysfunctional politics from Afghanistan to North Africa.

While both countries may be tempted to turn inward, there are five reasons why they would be wise not to.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering visiting Twickenham Stadium, home of the England rugby team, during his trip to the U.K. in January, it has been learned. The Japanese and U.K. governments are currently making scheduling arrangements for the visit. U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is ...

The violence and scandals that have plagued Japan's sumo world came full circle just after the year's sixth and final tournament, leaving maiden victories by the sport's young up-and-comers in the shadows. Revelations of violence, harassment and antiquated traditions dogged the country's once-venerable sport in ...

Yokozuna Kisenosato, whose career has been threatened by a string of injuries, said Tuesday he intends to return to the raised ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament next month. Speaking to reporters at his Tagonoura stable, the 32-year-old yokozuna said he has not ...