National Dec 31, 2018

Tokyo Medical University enrolled applicant at lawmaker's request

National Dec 31, 2018

Number of new Japanese adults up slightly on New Year's Day

National Dec 31, 2018

We'll have to wait until mid-April to learn the name of Japan's new era

World / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Democratic Republic of Congo opposition, ruling coalition both say they have won chaotic election

National | Help Wanted? Dec 31, 2018

Japan said unready for drastic social changes despite impending arrival of foreign workers

by Reiji Yoshida

National / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Shinzo Abe wants a 'specific discussion' with Vladimir Putin on a peace treaty at Moscow summit

National / Crime & Legal Dec 31, 2018

Carlos Ghosn's detention in Japan extended until Jan. 11

National | Help Wanted? Dec 31, 2018

Japan's denial of immigration reality echoes Germany's experience with 'guest workers'

by Satoshi Sugiyama

National | Help Wanted? Dec 31, 2018

Foreign talent eager to work for Japanese firms, but staid office culture a hindrance

by Kazuaki Nagata

National | Help Wanted? Dec 31, 2018

As Japan prepares for more foreign workers, Hamamatsu serves as precedent of interculturalism

by Sakura Murakami

National Dec 31, 2018

Japan and China consider holding high-level economic dialogue in spring

World Dec 31, 2018

Growers worry as climate change brings problems to French oyster farms

Asia Pacific Dec 31, 2018

Xi to open year of sensitive anniversaries for China with big speech on Taiwan

Asia Pacific Dec 31, 2018

Tough talks predicted as Vietnam seeks to curb China's actions in South China Sea

World / Politics | FOCUS Dec 31, 2018

U.S. holds breath as ex-Boeing exec Shanahan, criticized for lack of foreign policy chops, takes Pentagon's reins

National Dec 31, 2018

Finance Ministry sets up compliance promotion panel to regain public trust

Asia Pacific / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins big in election amid vote-rigging claims; opposition BNP wins just six seats

World / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Ex-U.S. commander in Afghanistan warns troop cut would embolden Taliban, calls Trump dishonest

World / Crime & Legal Dec 31, 2018

Under Trump, ICE is face of hard-line immigration policy

World Dec 31, 2018

Russian forces to get new missile complex S-350 Vityaz in 2019

World / Social Issues Dec 31, 2018

69 migrants rescued off Malta while 49 more wait adrift at sea for welcoming port: navy

World / Politics Dec 31, 2018

GOP senator more upbeat on Syria troop pullout after Trump assures him Islamic State will fall first

World / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Exiting chief of staff John Kelly voices 'compassion' for U.S.-bound migrants, says Trump backed off from wall

Business Dec 31, 2018

Foreign cyberattack disrupts U.S. newspaper deliveries: report

World / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Jair Bolsonaro's moment of truth arrives for struggling Brazil

World / Crime & Legal Dec 31, 2018

Caracas offers help probe alleged assassination plot targeting Colombian president by three Venezuelans

Asia Pacific / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Pyongyang leader calls for more talks with Seoul counterpart in new year

Asia Pacific | FOCUS Dec 31, 2018

Indonesia's latest deadly tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Business Dec 31, 2018

Trump boasts 'big progress being made!' after phone call with Xi on trade war

World Dec 31, 2018

U.N. welcomes Houthi pullout from Yemen's embattled Hodeida but says move must be verified

National / Politics Dec 31, 2018

Japan and China considering holding high-level economic dialogue in spring

Commentary / Japan Dec 31, 2018

Japan in 2019: 10 surprises

by Jesper Koll

Editorials Dec 31, 2018

Democracy is under assault

Commentary / World Dec 31, 2018

Expect 2019 to test global stability

by John Lloyd

Language | MORNING ENGLISH Dec 31, 2018

Let's discuss the way we use escalators

Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Dec 31, 2018

Hayao Miyazaki anime to get kabuki remake

Language Dec 31, 2018

In Japanese, you can express your new year tidings in more ways than one

by Kaori Shoji

Language Dec 31, 2018

At least learning the term 'sukunakutomo' will help you in your Japanese conversation

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Dec 31, 2018

Akira Satake: From handmade banjos to vases

by J.J. O'Donoghue

More Sports / Boxing Dec 31, 2018

Floyd Mayweather dominates Tenshin Nasukawa in exhibition

by Kaz Nagatsuka

More Sports / Boxing Dec 31, 2018

Kazuto Ioka's bid for fourth world title ends in split-decision defeat

More Sports / Track & Field Dec 31, 2018

Former NTV producer Nobuhisa Sakata looks back on pioneering live television coverage of ekiden

by Kaz Nagatsuka

More Sports / Track & Field Dec 31, 2018

1912 Olympian Kanakuri helped create Hakone race

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Paralympics Dec 31, 2018

Tokyo Paralympics aim to leave legacy of accessibility

More Sports / Football Dec 31, 2018

Ravens, Eagles secure playoff berths on final day of regular season

More Sports / Football Dec 31, 2018

Jaguars void Leonard Fournette's contract guarantees

More Sports / Winter Sports Dec 31, 2018

Kobayashi wins Four Hills opener for fifth World Cup title of season

More Sports / Tennis Dec 31, 2018

Roger Federer looking forward to facing Serena Williams in mixed doubles during Hopman Cup