The 46th Tokyo Motor Show slated to kick off Thursday will not just focus on futuristic, cutting-edge vehicles, such as self-driving cars, it will also shine a light on unconventional mobility devices and exhibitions for children aimed at reversing flagging attendance. The show once enjoyed ...

Dilemma: You are watching a Rugby World Cup game at a stadium and you fancy a beer, but you don't want to take your eyes off the action. Do you get out of your seat and go and find a concession stand somewhere? At this ...

Biogen Inc. revived plans on Tuesday to seek U.S. approval for the Alzheimer's treatment aducanumab and said data from more patients in two discontinued studies showed the drug reduced the decline of patients. The drugmaker's shares soared 27 percent in New York trading, recouping almost ...

The nation should expect the frequency of powerful typhoons and heavy rains to grow with global warming, says a professor at the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research at Nagoya University.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed on Wednesday his "deep concern" over unrest in Hong Kong, and called for its peaceful resolution, in a meeting with Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan. Amid violent demonstrations in the territory, originally sparked by a controversial bill to facilitate extraditions ...

A conservative group in the ruling party finalized a proposal to allow men from previously severed branches of the imperial family to rejoin so as to ensure a stable male succession.

The government faces a series of challenges dispatching Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East, in particular whether such activities would be consistent with the Constitution in the event of their possible involvement in armed conflict. The government has begun a full appraisal of such details ...

Lawyers for the convicted nurse said prosecutors decided not to argue against her acquittal in the case where she was accused of murdering a patient in 2003.

The number of foreign students who changed their visa status to work in Japan after graduating from universities or vocational schools hit a record high in 2018, immigration authorities said Wednesday, amid a chronic manpower shortage in the nation. A total of 25,942 students switched ...

The SoftBank deal, which includes $5 billion in new financing and an acceleration of a $1.5 billion existing commitment, grants a reprieve to cash-strapped WeWork parent We Co.

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has been the bond market's best friend, but investors aren't expecting the same support from his successor, Christine Lagarde. Since Draghi took the helm of the ECB eight years ago, Europe's sovereign bonds have surged, with German debt returning ...

The wife of Kim Jong Un made her first appearance in state media Wednesday after a nearly four-month absence, showing up in photos accompanying the North Korean leader on a visit to a flagship tourist development with the South that Kim condemned as an ...

Many people living in areas hit by a powerful typhoon earlier this month were unable to watch the live broadcast of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony on Tuesday as they continued cleaning and repairs after the disaster. Some who did manage to watch the ceremony reacted ...

Three people were arrested Tuesday as citizens opposed to the imperial system rallied in the upscale Ginza district of Tokyo and other areas, protesting the emperor's enthronement ceremony held at the Imperial Palace the same day, police said. The three were arrested on suspicion of ...

Hong Kong law enforcement authorities have access to artificial intelligence software that can match faces from video footage to police databases, but people familiar with the matter say it is unclear if the technology is being used to quell the pro-democracy protests. Police have been ...

Again and again, Malaysia has publicly demanded Goldman Sachs pay an eye-popping $7.5 billion for its role in the 1MDB scandal. But privately, Malaysian negotiators are considering settling for a fraction of that. Representatives for Malaysia have discussed figures of around $2 billion to $3 ...

Norway and Switzerland are the best countries to be a woman and Yemen and Afghanistan the worst, said research Tuesday that found the state of women's rights is not "all doom and gloom" around the world. While life for women has improved in some 60 ...

Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito and the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 28 on Wednesday. The princess has engaged in some official duties previously performed by Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko since May 1 when her father became heir ...

A lawyer for New York's attorney general Tuesday told a state judge Exxon Mobil Corp. used two sets of books to hide the true cost of climate change regulations from investors, while an attorney for the oil major assailed the claims as false and ...

A murder suspect whose case led to mass street protests in Hong Kong walked free from jail Wednesday as the city's government squabbled with Taiwan, where he is accused of murdering his girlfriend, over how to handle a promised voluntary surrender. Chan Tong-kai, a Hong ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defining mission to take the U.K. out of the European Union in nine days' time was derailed as members of Parliament dramatically blocked his plan to rush the Brexit deal into law. European Council President Donald Tusk responded by saying he ...

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show, slated to kick off on Oct. 24 at Tokyo Big Sight and other areas in Tokyo's Odaiba district, is set to showcase the latest automotive trends but will also depart from previous editions of the motor show. This year's motor ...

U.S. billionaire Jeff Bezos said on Tuesday his space company Blue Origin has signed agreements with Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp. and research and development organization Draper for development of its lunar lander designed to help NASA put humans on the moon by ...

The thick concrete walls of a long-abandonned World War II German submarine base in Marseille, southern France, are set to find a new purpose: keeping banks of computer servers safe and cool. Dutch cloud services firm Interxion plans to invest €140 million to turn the ...

Boeing Co is making progress toward getting its 737 Max aircraft in the air again, but the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will need at least several more weeks for review, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said on Tuesday. Boeing and the FAA are grappling to contain ...

Thanks to Obama and Trump, Russia the 'regional power' has added a new region.

Is Tokyo prepared to deal with the flood of Taiwanese who would seek refuge in Japan if a cross-strait conflict broke out?

Kalin Lawrence needed an affordable place to showcase her creative output. When she couldn't find one that suited the needs of a young artist, she created it herself.

It's the diagnosis that nobody wants to hear. But along with the moments of shock, stress and sadness that Julia Marino has experienced on her cancer journey, she has also found strength.

The latest installment in Japan's long-running 'Tora-san' series opens the Tokyo International Film Festival as the series marks its 50th installment on its 50th anniversary

Suzuki Matsuo stars in and directs his latest feature, a comedy about a man out for revenge on his unfaithful wife

Marking the 50th anniversary of Haruomi Hosono's musical career, 'No Smoking' takes a look at his life and some of his famed concerts

Kashima Antlers eliminated Emperor's Cup surprise package Honda FC on Wednesday, reaching the semifinals of the tournament with a 1-0 win after Shoma Doi struck midway through the second half. Having already knocked out reigning champions Urawa Reds in a 2-0 upset on Sept. 25, ...

The end of the NPB season in 2019 looks a lot like it did last year... and in 2017, 2015 and 2014 too. They all finished with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at the top of Japanese baseball. Yurisbel Gracial hit a three-run home run, veteran pitcher ...

Russia's anti-doping chief is predicting a lengthy Olympic ban for the national squad, lashing out at Moscow authorities who he says handed over falsified lab data to international investigators. The accusations are the latest scandal to hit Russian sport after the country was banned from ...

England is tapping into the experience of the many members of its squad who were on the drawn British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2017 to help formulate a plan to beat the All Blacks in Saturday's World Cup semifinal. There were ...

In a world where stats abound, it's somewhat ironic that the favorite saying of one of the major reasons behind Japan's success on the international rugby field in recent years is "It's only a number, mate." Luke Thompson confirmed after last Sunday's Rugby World Cup ...

Washington Wizards first-round draft pick Rui Hachimura will be in the starting lineup for the team's regular-season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, head coach Scott Brooks confirmed after practice Tuesday. "To sum up my feelings, I've made it. I'm really looking forward to ...

It's been over 15 years since Andre 3000 of seminal Atlanta rap group OutKast once asked — and answered — a pressing question: "What's cooler than being cool? Ice cold!" It's well past time for the sumo version. What's more yokozuna than being yokozuna? Dai yokozuna! While ...

Kei Nishikori had surgery on his right elbow at a hospital in Japan on Tuesday evening, his management company said. The 29-year-old Japanese tennis star is due to begin rehab on Thursday, return to full training in early December, and make his comeback next season, ...

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are the major attractions in a world-class line-up as the PGA Tour breaks new ground with its first tournament in Japan this week. The inaugural Zozo Championship tees off Thursday offering a $9.75 million prize pot as the middle leg ...

Wales hooker Ken Owens says his team is ready to stand up to South Africa's physical might and fight fire with fire when the two teams meet in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semifinal. Wales booked its place in the final four with a nerve-shredding 20-19 ...