World May 19, 2019

In new talks, Sudan protest leaders to insist on civilian head for governing body

World / Social Issues May 19, 2019

Parents try to remove doctor in French right-to-die case

World / Social Issues May 19, 2019

In referendum, Swiss voters approve tighter gun control

National May 19, 2019

Rescuers help hundreds of climbers stranded by heavy rains on Yakushima Island

National / Politics May 19, 2019

Abe tells kin of Japanese abductees he wants to talk frankly with North Korean leader

Reference | The Week Ahead May 19, 2019

The week ahead for May 20 to May 26

National / Politics May 19, 2019

LDP to set up caucus on making use of paternity leave mandatory throughout Japan

National May 19, 2019

Survey finds nearly 43% of people expect esports to grow in popularity in Japan

National / Politics May 19, 2019

61% of Japanese back Abe plan to meet North Korean leader without conditions, survey finds

National May 19, 2019

NPO uses traditional Japanese karuta card game to help foreign residents learn disaster-related vocabulary

Business / Corporate May 19, 2019

Huawei chief says growth may slow 'slightly' after U.S. imposed restrictions

Business May 19, 2019

No U.S. auto import quota in works, says Japan's economic revitalization chief Toshimitsu Motegi

Business / Corporate May 19, 2019

Regional bank in Japan battles ultralow interest rates with wine bar and sea urchins

by Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada

Asia Pacific / Politics May 19, 2019

Taiwan's top diplomat says Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper is 'commie brainwasher' that 'sucks'

by Jesse Johnson

Business May 19, 2019

Private equity sees hot opportunity in Japan's traditional onsen inns

by Takahiko Hyuga

Business / Corporate | FOCUS May 19, 2019

Royalty feud threatens to tear apart FamilyMart's profitable joint venture in China

by Cindy Wang and Rachel Chang

Asia Pacific / Politics May 19, 2019

Ecstatic Australian conservatives bask in glory of 'miracle' election win

World / Politics May 19, 2019

Dutch lead populist charge in European Parliament elections

National May 19, 2019

Former abductee Kaoru Hasuike calls for Japan-North Korea summit on abduction issue

World May 19, 2019

Saudi Arabia calls urgent regional meetings over Iran tensions

Asia Pacific May 19, 2019

North Korea asks U.N. chief to address ship seizure by 'gangster' U.S.

National May 19, 2019

Japanese mountaineer dies climbing Kamen volcano in Russia

World / Crime & Legal May 19, 2019

Illinois hospital failed to alert authorities in womb-cutting murder case

Business / Corporate May 19, 2019

Boeing acknowledges flaw in 737 MAX simulator software

World / Politics May 19, 2019

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz seeks to rule alone after video exposes apparent corruption by coalition partner

National May 19, 2019

Volcanic alert level raised for popular Mount Hakone resort area in Kanagawa

World / Politics May 19, 2019

Britain's Theresa May to deliver final, 'bold offer' on Brexit deal

Asia Pacific / Politics May 19, 2019

Australia's conservative coalition defies polls, wins surprise third term

World / Politics May 19, 2019

First Republican lawmaker says Trump engaged in impeachable conduct

Editorials May 19, 2019

Enabling people to work until 70

Commentary / World May 19, 2019

The Senkaku paradox

by Michael O'hanlon

Commentary / Japan May 19, 2019

The distribution revolution

by Takamitsu Sawa

Cartoons | ZERO GRAVITY May 19, 2019

Sumo Ump

by Roger Dahl

Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY May 19, 2019

Race to Motegi for outdoor fun and games

by Jason Jenkins

People | The Big Questions May 19, 2019

Ardent drive to promote Poland-Japan exchanges

by Joe Muntal

Lifestyle May 19, 2019

Seniors turn to flea market apps to help declutter homes

Digital | ON: TECH May 19, 2019

Changing the way we do things

by Chiho Komoriya

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT May 19, 2019

I walked the line: Getting reacquainted with Tokyo on the Yamathon

by Andreas Neuenkirchen

Our Lives | ADOPT ME! May 19, 2019

This tabby is a real doll when it comes to being a friend

Entertainment News May 19, 2019

Netherlands wins Eurovision as Madonna dancers spark flag controversy

More Sports / Boxing May 19, 2019

Reiya Konishi stumbles in second world title fight

More Sports / Horse Racing May 19, 2019

Top pick Loves Only You wins Japanese Oaks

Baseball / Japanese Baseball May 19, 2019

Rookie Lion Wataru Matsumoto beats Buffaloes in pro debut

More Sports / Gymnastics May 19, 2019

Kakeru Tanigawa wins first NHK Cup, qualifies for worlds

Sumo / Basho Reports May 19, 2019

Kakuryu, Tochinoshin fall on Day 8

Baseball / Japanese Baseball May 19, 2019

Eagles' Jabari Blash heeding Shohei Ohtani's advice early on in Japan

by Jason Coskrey

More Sports / Boxing May 19, 2019

Naoya Inoue dominates Emmanuel Rodriguez to win second world bantamweight belt

Sumo May 19, 2019

Sumo 101: Tachiai

by John Gunning

Baseball / MLB May 19, 2019

Shohei Ohtani helps ice Angels win with two-run homer

Soccer May 19, 2019

Shinji Kagawa scores for Besiktas in loss to Trabzonspor