Domestic reporters don't pull any punches in the fallout from the former Tokyo Olympic chief's cluelessness.

Inspired by the ‘Manyoshu,’ a peasant-poet took the Japanese capital by eloquent storm.

More than half of the nationwide hikikomori population of 1.15 million are between 40 and 64 years old.

The Environment Ministry is preparing a checklist for local governments with a view toward making it simpler for people to find out which shelters accept pets, officials said.

From a classical orchestra playing a revolutionary song to viral breakdancers performing to Michael Jackson anthems, young people are finding ways to express their dissatisfaction.

The no-confidence motion against the premier was rejected by 272 lawmakers, while 206 voted supported it.

The economy is showing "weakness in some components" as consumption is slowing under the ongoing state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.

The ruling overturns a lower court decision that had dismissed the state's responsibility for the 2011 nuclear crisis.

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura has said he plans to finalize the decision after talking with his counterparts in neighboring Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures.

The move marks the latest in a number of bold moves the automaker is taking to step beyond its more than half-a-century-long reliance on selling gasoline-powered cars.

From describing the city as "phlegm" to lackluster support for its Olympic bid, the former prime minister and Tokyo Games chief finally reaped the harvest of his disdain for Osaka.

Leaders also voice support for expanding development of and access to COVID-19 vaccines while also stressing an eagerness to deliver a "green transformation" in fighting climate change.

In speeches after the G7 phone call, the leaders put flesh on the bones of their discussions, and here there was a sign that they may be able to forge a common response in the months ahead.

The watchdog is preparing to rebuke Tehran for failing to explain the findings, possibly complicating U.S. efforts to revive nuclear diplomacy, diplomats say.

New studies show that one shot of a vaccine can greatly amplify antibody levels in those who have recovered from the coronavirus.

Bitcoin hit a market capitalization of $1 trillion as it rose to yet another record high on Friday, countering analyst warnings that it is an "economic side show" and a poor hedge against a fall in stock prices. The world's most popular cryptocurrency jumped to ...

Prosecutors are pursuing a wider conspiracy case against the Oath Keepers, charging six more people with links to the far-right militia for their alleged roles in last month’s violent breach of the U.S. Capitol. A new indictment filed on Friday added to growing evidence that ...

The figure marked a new high for the second straight time, although there was a change in the survey method this time. In 2019, the proportion stood at 37.7%.

The resumption will come 10 days after the magnitude-7.3 earthquake damaged electricity poles and bridges on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line.

Existing damage to piping and other parts of the containment vessels may have expanded as a result of the earthquake.

When Beijing staged the Summer Olympic Games in 2008, many argued — or at least hoped — that the international attention would improve human rights in China. It didn’t. Now, China is counting down to another Olympics in Beijing, this time the Winter Games next ...

In his first big appearance as president on the global stage, Biden sought to re-establish the U.S. as a multilateral team player after four years of divisive "America First" policies.

A study in Israel showed that the vaccine is robustly effective after the first shot, raising the possibility that regulators in some countries could authorize delaying a second dose.

The president has reactivated the Obama-era approach to estimating the cost of climate change, a move that establishes a much higher dollar value for greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Washington is "concerned by language in the law that expressly ties the potential use of force, including armed force" by the China Coast Guard in East and South China sea.

As Canberra and Beijing get deeper into their ongoing trade spat, Tokyo needs to step in to help boost regional ties and agreements.

Despite their cost, air taxis could soon become reality thanks to advances in batteries, software and lightweight materials.

Fans of yuzu kosho will love kanzuri’s complex heat and citrus undertones — use it in place of harissa or to give dishes an extra kick.

Pitmaster Jeremy Freeman brings “Brooklyn backyard BBQ” to Tokyo — well-spiced and with more than one twist.

Opportunity, preparedness and luck took entrepreneur Craig White from a single restaurant in Tokyo to a growing barbecue empire in Japan.

Elizabeth Miki Brina’s memoir reveals how country and culture are connected to identity by weaving her narrative with the history of Okinawa.

Part memoir, travelogue, ethnography and cookbook, “Water, Wood, and Wild Things” explores the intricate connections of new and old in a town in balance.

In recent years, Japanese literature has earned a reputation abroad for its edgy, socially-conscious fiction, which translator Stephen Snyder, 63, has had a hand in encouraging. Snyder has translated titles like “Coin Locker Babies” by Ryu Murakami, “Out” by Natsuo Kirino and last year’s ...

With Hollywood largely shut down because of the virus, stars are finding other ways to stay in the limelight.

Masahiro Tanaka surrendered three runs over two innings on Saturday in his first action since returning to the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles from the major leagues this year. Tanaka, who in January opted to return to his first pro club in Japan after going 78-46 over ...

Players from five different nations scored for NTT Communications on Saturday as the Shining Arcs opened the final Japan Rugby Top League season with a 41-13 win over Honda Heat. New Zealand Maori representative Fletcher Smith crossed for the first try of the season in ...

Osaka, who will rise to No. 2 in the world rankings, joined Monica Seles and Roger Federer as the only players to win their first four major finals.

With health authorities restricting public gatherings and other social activities, many Canadians are embracing an old winter tradition — the backyard ice rink. "We are in our family bubble, we respect the public health rules and we have fun at the same time," Felix Rheaume ...

"The industry is at its hottest point in my 40-year history,” Ken Goldin, the founder of Goldin Auctions, said.

Ryoyu Kobayashi broke the record for most ski jumping World Cup wins by a Japanese man on Friday, claiming his 18th career crown in Rasnov, Romania. The 24-year-old overtook eight-time Olympian Noriaki Kasai, who has 17 World Cup victories, by winning the first and only ...

As the seconds ticked down to a seemingly inevitable penalty shootout, Kobayashi saved the day for the reigning double champion.

Wrestlers from the three stables that missed the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament due to coronavirus infections had their medical checkups Friday as they stepped up preparations for the upcoming March grand tournament. Sixty-five wrestlers from four stables missed the entire January meet due to ...

Russian athletes will compete under the acronym "ROC" at the Tokyo Olympics this year — part of the nation's sanctions for several doping scandals — the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Friday. The full name of the Russian Olympic Committee could not be used as ...

After giving Stefanos Tsitsipas a semifinal bruising on Friday, Daniil Medvedev fired a mental barb at Novak Djokovic ahead of their Australian Open final, declaring the pressure was all on the Serbian champion's shoulders. The relentless Russian will compete in his first Australian Open final ...

In the four events since being disqualified for a minor suit violation on Feb. 5, Takanashi has won three times and finished second once.