Some of the 13 rookie ministers in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's new Cabinet are a source of concern for the administration at the upcoming extraordinary Diet session, according to political pundits. The 13 people landed their first ministerial posts in the Cabinet reshuffle carried out ...

The government will expand the use of electronic customs declarations at airports to facilitate the entry of inbound passengers ahead of next year's Tokyo Games. The system allows passengers to submit customs declarations electronically using a smartphone app while waiting for their baggage, according to ...

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi says the trade talks will bring peace of mind to farmers and automakers.

SoftBank Group, the biggest investor in WeWork owner We Co., is exploring ways to replace Adam Neumann as chief executive of the U.S. office-sharing startup, according to four sources. The rare showdown between SoftBank and one of its biggest investments comes after We Co. postponed ...

Typhoon Tapah, which has injured dozens of people in southern and southwestern Japan, weakened to an extratropical cyclone on Monday in the Sea of Japan, the Meteorological Agency said. Strong winds continue to hit many areas, and torrential rain was expected in Hokkaido and the ...

“In politics there are so many issues, sometimes boring. On tackling such a big-scale issue like climate change, it’s got to be fun, it’s got to be cool. It’s got to be sexy too.”

Kintetsu Railway Co. said Sunday it had operated a special train offering all-you-can-drink beer from a station near Hanazono Rugby Stadium, located in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, after the facility hosted its first match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The railway company served about 50 ...

Two weeks after the storm and the cleanup is going slow.

Australia is losing its appeal for Chinese tourists and students as the harmful trade war between the U.S. and Beijing, paired with a slowing economy at home, spooks them into staying put. The number of visitors from China increased just over 1 percent in the ...

A museum aimed at passing on the lessons of the March 2011 tsunami to future generations opened Sunday in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. The Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum, launched by the Iwate Prefectural Government, is a key feature of a park being built by the national ...

Israel's long-marginalized Arab minority is throwing around its newfound weight. The Joint List of Arab parties, significantly strengthened by Israel's inconclusive Sept. 17 election, recommended Sunday that former military chief Benny Gantz form Israel's next government. Its backing could nudge President Reuven Rivlin to tap ...

The missiles, including some capable of reaching Japan, apparently escaped detection due to their low altitudes and irregular trajectories.

Tokyo and Seoul should not rely on Washington to help mend their soured ties, a U.S. expert says, despite many other researchers calling for a bigger American role in resolving the dispute. The presence of the United States has dampened incentives for the two East ...

South Korean nationalism has co-opted the comfort women issue.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is rebalancing the geopolitical order in the South China Sea.

Looking for a bite to eat after celebrating your team's rugby win? Ramen is worth a try.

The word "totemo" is a very handy word as it means "very." But it's not the only word that can help you emphasize what you're talking about.

The research section of British magazine The Economist on the 30th released its rankings of major cities in the world in terms of public safety, medical care and other aspects, and Tokyo was ranked the world's safest city.

The government changes name orders on its website. Which way would you like to see your name written?

Ernesto Mejia once more had the last word against the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles on Monday, his three-run double lifting Seibu to a 5-3 win that lowered the Lions' magic number to clinch the Pacific League title to two. The Lions, looking to win back-to-back ...

First-year junior high school student Rikuto Tamai became Japan's youngest national diving champion on Monday, the final day of the national championships. Tamai, who turned 13 on Sept. 11, won the title with 498.50 points at Ishikawa Prefecture's Kanazawa Pool. According to the Japan Swimming ...

Sekiwake Takakeisho's star-crossed journey to sumo's second-highest rank continued on Monday, when he was diagnosed with a chest muscle strain, his stablemaster said. According to stablemaster Chiganoura, Takakeisho suffered a strained left pectoral muscle on Sunday and will require six weeks of treatment. The news ...

J. League first-division side Nagoya Grampus said Monday that head coach Yahiro Kazama has been dismissed and Italian trainer Massimo Ficcadenti will be his successor. The 57-year-old Ficcadenti managed FC Tokyo for two full seasons from 2014. In 2016, he was brought in to manage ...

Sekiwake Mitakeumi expressed his joy on Monday after winning his second top-division championship the previous night in a dramatic conclusion to the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. "This is the greatest. I was so happy to wake up today," Mitakeumi said during ...