Over the past few weeks, the governor has gone from being a locally liked politician to a national media darling.

The number of travelers during the holiday period between April 24 and May 6 dropped 99 percent from a year earlier to about 12,700.

Passing safety checks brings the facility a step closer to beginning operations after more than two decades in limbo.

Similar research analyzing sewage for the virus has already started in the United States and France.

Cabinet Office downgraded its assessment for the third straight month, saying the economy is deteriorating further.

The company sounded the note of caution as it reported operating profit of ¥35.45 billion ($331 million) for the quarter ended in March.

To enter many offices, restaurants, parks or malls in China nowadays, people must show their status on an app that determines whether they are a coronavirus threat. There is often a moment of tension before opening the app on arriving at a location. A green light ...

Officials have reported instances of cars with out-of-prefecture license plates being tailgated and vandalized, and their drivers targeted with verbal abuse.

Coronavirus screening has surged in South Korea since authorities introduced anonymous testing, officials said Wednesday, as they scrambled to tackle a nightclub cluster amid concerns anti-gay prejudice could impede the response. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb ...

The government will request citizens not to travel between areas where the coronavirus state of emergency is in place and other locations once the measure is partially lifted, economic and fiscal policy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said Wednesday. The request will be included in the government's ...

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus infections Wednesday, local media reported — the lowest daily figure since March 22, when three cases were confirmed. The figure, which compared with 28 new cases reported a day earlier, remained below 100 for the ...

Considered the world's most expensive medicine, relatively few cases are expected to require the one-time dosage of drug to treat spinal muscular atrophy.

Announcement of the end of long-term courtship seen as likely to deal further blow to Japan's pandemic-hit tourism numbers.

Antigen tests offer expanded testing as 200,000 or more on-site test kits per week can be produced.

The current account marked the 69th straight month of black ink in one of the widest gauges of international trade.

Changes in working style due to the pandemic may spur changes as companies are forced to re-examine long-entrenched business practices.

After media reported the burying of the guidance last week, the administration asked the CDC to revive parts of it, which were sent back for approval, according to emails and interviews.

Avigan and camostat are undergoing trials as they may be effective in treating illnesses brought on by coronavirus.

Democracy activists see Lam’s move to push the national anthem law as a potential precursor to bringing in national security legislation.

The Chinese tech giant aims to triple its sales in 2020 from the current level.

Among companies yet to normalize business affairs, 57.6 percent said they will gradually resume such activities after mid-May, the NNA survey found.

The two agreed on the need for "permanent changes" to be made to the WTO's dispute settlement system, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.

As it becomes increasingly clear that the coronavirus pandemic will have social and economic effects that outlast personnel lockdowns, market participants are re-drawing their long-term trading strategies. When it comes to Asian equities, Citigroup Inc. and Bank of Singapore are among those with recent, new ...

Bonds from countries such as Mexico, with its multifaceted economy and competitive industries, offer higher rates of return as yields from more developed economies fall.

The development appears certain to deal a further blow to the Abe government, which is facing public criticism over its handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Public health officials around the world have agreed that testing and contact tracing are vital to containing the coronavirus pandemic. But for many people, coming forward to get tested — let alone revealing the personal information of friends, family and close associates — is ...

As economies work to reopen, coal-fired plants likely to be favored over more expensive wind and solar power generation.

More than one million people around the world have been deemed recovered from the coronavirus, but beating the initial sickness may be just the first of many battles for those who have survived. Some recovered patients report breathlessness, fatigue and body pain months after first ...

One by one, U.S. tech companies scrambled to take down a slickly produced video of a discredited researcher peddling a variety of conspiracy theories about the coronavirus. It was all too late. The 26-minute documentary-style video dubbed "Plandemic,” in which anti-vaccine activist Judy Mikovits promotes a ...

Teachers and support staff face funding and communication difficulties in efforts to teach students with limited Japanese skills.

The region's rise demands attention to a broader cross section of its thinkers.

The government should focus on coming up with policies to help citizens weather the COVID-19 crisis.

The rewards of volunteering are enormous for one’s self and community.

Books, movies and the internet are among things sumo fans can use to pass time until the action in the ring resumes

The South Korean women’s golf tour is starting up again on Thursday with opening of the KLPGA Championship, an event that will be played without fans on the course. Women’s golf in South Korea joins the country's professional baseball and soccer leagues, which have already ...

A person familiar with the results of a poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be "overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic. The poll, conducted by the National Basketball ...

The owners of the 12 NPB clubs recognize the league could face a “critical situation” due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, Yokohama DeNA BayStars owner Tomoko Namba said on Tuesday. Speaking in an online news conference after an extraordinary owners meeting, Namba said ...

Tries in rugby union can no longer be scored by grounding the ball against the post protector, World Rugby announced on Tuesday. The law change, which comes in with immediate effect, was approved by the global governing body's council on Tuesday. World Rugby, explaining the amendment ...

Premier League struggling with financial issues, player safety on path to restart

To many NL fans, the simple scribble of "DH” on the lineup card sullies the whole stadium. To lots of AL fans, the mere sight of a pitcher touching a Louisville Slugger is a total affront to the diamond.

The lower-ranked rikishi, who spent over three weeks in intensive care, is one of several positive cases from Takadagawa stable.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return to the state. Ducey said on Tuesday that professional sports, including MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL can resume without fans on Saturday. The state is slowly starting to reopen during the ongoing ...

Serena Williams is looking forward to getting back to competing when the coronavirus pandemic permits it, in part because she’s "feeling better than ever.” Her older sister, Venus, is looking forward to hanging out at a rooftop bar. Two of the most famous and successful siblings ...

The Southern California sports academy previously co-owned by Kobe Bryant has retired his "Mamba” nickname and rebranded itself nearly four months after the basketball icon's death in a helicopter crash. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people were killed Jan. 26 as they ...