An official said the decision on how many spectators will be allowed to support athletes in the stands at each venue will be made by the end of April.

Emma will soon travel to Tobu Zoo in Saitama Prefecture where a 10-year-old fellow rhino "Moran" has been lined up to be her first suitor.

The new members bring the number of women on the 45-member board to 19, raising female participation to above the 40% target set by the committee's new president Seiko Hashimoto.

The prime minister said he will make a decision after consulting with virus experts and the four governors in the region around the capital.

To the growing list of things that make gaming startup Coly Inc. unusual, it can add one of the best market debuts in recent Japanese history.

The "biobattery-powered microneedle patch" allows a vaccine to be absorbed faster than with the medical patches currently available commercially.

The government clinched a much-needed symbolic victory in its prosecution of Carlos Ghosn with the successful extradition of two Americans accused of helping the ex-chairman of Nissan Motor Co. escape trial over a year ago. Michael Taylor, 60, and Peter Taylor landed at Narita International ...

The new requirement will be added to the current measures of turning in negative testing results within 72 hours of departure and taking a coronavirus test upon arrival.

On Tuesday, ASEAN foreign ministers sought to balance calls for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi with avoiding any interference in the country’s internal affairs.

While Toyota trades are little changed in 2021, SoftBank stock is up nearly 30%, rallying past a two-decade record to a new high.

More than 100 local companies have registered for business meetings in the six months since the launch of a support center tasked with helping match firms and contractors.

The 316 cases come after the capital saw 232 on Tuesday and was over a 100 more than the 213 cases reported the previous Wednesday.

The Japanese entrepreneur said applicants would need to fulfill just two criteria: being ready to "push the envelope" creatively, and being willing to help other crew members do the same.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that there would be enough doses of the coronavirus vaccine available for the entire adult population in the United States by the end of May, although he said it would take longer to actually inoculate everyone, and he ...

The claims to represent Myanmar will now likely have to be considered by a U.N. credentials committee that reports to the General Assembly, which will then make the final decision.

Japan’s fear of losing face against its closest regional rival has upped the ante for the Summer Games.

The policy change comes as the Defense Ministry seeks to shift from reactively mobilizing aircraft to proactive surveillance, freeing up resources to concentrate on more high-level training.

One of the goals of the review is to prevent firms from exaggerating or misrepresenting the environmental, social or governance benefits of their funds to attract investors.

Katsuyuki Kawai, a 57-year-old House of Representatives member, is accused of handing out a total of about ¥29 million to 100 individuals to reward them for votes for his wife.

Deputy Press Secretary Hikariko Ono assumed the post vacated by Makiko Yamada, who resigned Monday.

Beijing’s blueprint for chip supremacy is enshrined in a five-year economic vision, set to be unveiled during a summit of top leaders in the capital this week.

Experts say that the relatively low hospitalization and fatality rates in India suggest the coronavirus pandemic is approaching its next phase — largely manageable local outbreaks.

Hong Kong’s Basic Law provides that foreigners can serve as judges and up to 20% of legislators can be foreign nationals. An emphasis on patriotism puts such people in an awkward position.

Who will be the next U.S. ambassador to China? It’s time for U.S. President Joe Biden to stop playing politics and choose someone of a diplomatic temperament who knows China well. The United States needs a diplomat in Beijing who knows how to read between ...

The technical challenges of making better batteries (and therefore, electric vehicles) are enormous and the expectations associated with them are even more fantastical.

While Lawrence Summers may be overstating the inflation threat, a careful review of Joe Biden’s stimulus plan along the lines he proposes is probably a good idea.

U.S. President Joe Biden’s avowed intention to close the Guantanamo detention camp offers hope to end an embarrassing episode in the most recent history of the United States.

Pressure on embattled retailer Suning Appliance Group Co. forced the conglomerate to reconsider its investment in the team. China’s soccer bubble is rapidly deflating.

An acute care nurse on how she stays safe during the pandemic, the skills required to be a nurse and what inspires her in life.

B. League officials may be forced to re-evaluate the process in the wake of significant injuries suffered by some players this year.

With the release of the banzuke (rankings) for the upcoming spring meet, yokozuna Hakuho becomes just the second man in sumo history to reach 100 tournaments in the top division. Surpassing ozeki Kaio’s record 107 tournaments in makuuchi would require staying active for another 12 ...

The former LA Galaxy striker said in an interview last week that athletes shouldn't get involved in political matters

Yokozuna Kakuryu, a six-time Emperor's Cup winner whose career is on the line after withdrawing from four straight tournaments, said Wednesday he will compete in the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. "It's time I competed," the 35-year-old Kakuryu, who has long been dealing with elbow ...

Iranian female Olympic medal winner Kimia Alizadeh has been granted refugee status in Germany and aims to compete as part the Olympic Refugee Team under a white flag in Tokyo this summer. Alizadeh, who won taekwondo bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympics, fled to Germany ...

This year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be pushed back until next year after the sport's global governing body said on Tuesday it was difficult to host the event as planned due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The ninth ...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United has to focus on realistic and responsible business as it targets improvements during the coronavirus pandemic. Next Monday marks a year to the day since Old Trafford last welcomed fans, when a full house roared the home side to ...

Brazilian soccer great Pele, 80, received a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, a moment he described as "unforgettable" while urging people not to let their guard down against the deadly virus. "Today was an unforgettable day. I received the vaccine!" Pele, considered one of the greatest soccer ...

Andy Murray feels like he's playing for his career every time he takes the court after recent losses to lowly ranked opponents, but the injury-ravaged former world No. 1 says he plans to meet the challenge head on. The three-time Grand Slam winner was forced ...