Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi & Co. said Monday that it will collaborate with universities in the country to put into practical use a new testing method for the novel coronavirus.

Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its domestic production volume in July is expected to recover from what is projected for June, thanks to the resumption of economic activities in Japan following the end of national state of emergency over the novel coronavirus. Toyota now sees ...

The low-frequency, inaudible sounds made by wind power stations are not damaging to human health despite widespread fears that they cause unpleasant symptoms, research published in Finland on Monday said. A number of studies have already concluded that the audible noise from the energy-generating windmills ...

Health authorities in South Korea said for the first time on Monday it is in the midst of a "second wave" of novel coronavirus infections around Seoul, driven by small but persistent outbreaks stemming from a holiday in May. The Korea Centers for Disease Control ...

Archaeologists have discovered a wide circle of deep pits surrounding an ancient settlement near Stonehenge, opening up new lines of investigation into the origins and meaning of the mysterious, prehistoric monument. Among Britain's most recognizable landmarks, the standing stones at Stonehenge draw tourists from around ...

The findings raise questions about the length of any immunity against the novel coronavirus.

The service, launched in mid-May, is a way to counter plunging tourist demand due to the pandemic.

The cumulative number of new coronavirus infections in the capital now stands at 5,812, according to data compiled by the metropolitan government.

Chinese Air Force jets, including at least one bomber, briefly entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Monday, before being warned off by its air force, the island's military said, the eighth such encounter in two weeks. The encounter came on the day President Tsai ...

The global economy’s fragile recovery is facing a fresh hurdle as a surge in coronavirus cases threatens to keep businesses closed and consumers on edge. Cases of the deadly virus rose by a record for a single day on June 21, according to the World ...

After destruction of inter-Korean liaison office, analysts warn of even more provocative behavior over the next year.

Lobby says entry ban threatens to leave a lasting negative impact on operations of European and Japanese businesses alike.

The masks feature three vertical strips of cloth that form a curtain covering the nose and mouth, with the strip in the center being double thickness.

Once a vaccine is found, will world powers embrace globalism or isolationist policies?

Ex-top U.S. official writes that the president told him the best way to get allies like Japan to pay for substantial increases is "to threaten to withdraw all U.S. forces."

The Ishigaki Municipal Assembly on Monday renamed an administrative area that includes a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea, in a move likely to trigger a strong reaction from Taiwan and China, which both claim the uninhabited islands as their own. The ...

Katsuyuki Kawai and his wife Anri were arrested last Thursday on suspicion of giving ¥25.7 million in cash to 94 local politicians and supporters.

Special teams will work to whittle down options, with the government aiming to make a decision by this summer.

Toshiba plans to sell the shares after the affiliate goes public, expected by the end of this year.

The top reasons included no commuting stress, the ability to use cheaper housing and being able to care for family members.

Seoul has said material on the sites fails to show Koreans were coerced to work there during World War II despite a pledge by Tokyo to make that clear.

Countries appear to be holding off on deals with the Trump administration, or sticking to their guns in case a Biden administration softens the U.S. stance.

Riyadh is the top donor to Yemen — and the paring back of its support will have the biggest impact, observers say.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen oversaw the first public test flight of a new locally designed and made advanced jet trainer on Monday, part of her government's plan to boost defenses in the face of a growing challenge from China. Taiwan's armed forces are mostly equipped ...

North Korea said on Monday it has readied thousands of balloons and millions of leaflets in preparation for "retaliatory punishment" against South Korea.

The trend started with the coronavirus lockdowns but is being reinforced by the economic fallout from the pandemic.

In many ways, experts say, the rising sales of imported cars illustrate the widening wealth gap during the pandemic in South Korea.

The ruling-party lawmakers are looking to make it easier for banks to expand into different industries.

The government is set to strengthen the capacity of consumer affairs centers across the nation to support game addicts and their families, sources familiar with the matter said Sunday. The Consumer Affairs Agency plans to build a consultation system that will connect such people with ...

The mountains of cash once criticized as lack of capital efficiency are now being touted as a reason to buy Japanese stocks as dividends decline elsewhere.

Around 80 percent of the displays due to be taking place during the peak season for pyrotechnics have been canceled.

With its Switch console thriving amid the pandemic, the firm has reviewed its prospects in a $77 billion mobile gaming market plagued with questionable profit models.

Poverty and insufficient education remain major problems for many Ainu people, the leader of a group for the Japanese indigenous people has said, calling for stronger assistance. Tadashi Kato, executive director of the Ainu Association of Hokkaido, made the remark in a recent interview ahead ...

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed his eagerness to revise the article to add a provision that recognizes the Self-Defense Forces.

Strategists and military planners in Tokyo and Washington must rethink what is required to ensure that adversaries are deterred.

We should anticipate Pyongyang continuing its series of limited provocations in coming months aimed mainly at South Korea.

There is growing concern in Tokyo these days that what Xi said may not be what he does.

With their places of work closed, the entertainers have been forced to think creatively to keep their incomes flowing.

The 37-member FIFA Council will now choose between Colombia and a joint Australia-New Zealand bid on Thursday.

Shooting guard Isaiah Murphy intends to suit up for a B. League team next season.

Toshiki Sato's goal is to become the first-ever Japanese NFL player.

Fans may be allowed to attend pro baseball and soccer games in Japan beginning in July.