The Diet on Friday enacted a record ¥106.61 trillion budget for fiscal 2021 to finance steps to mitigate the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic as well as rising social security and defense costs, once again forgoing fiscal consolidation. The House of Councilors passed the budget ...

Some areas could be hit by lava flows some 10 hours earlier than previously expected, according to the hazard map compiled by nearby prefectural governments.

The bill has raised concerns about violation of privacy rights, and an intense debate over its provisions and constitutionality is likely.

With just months to go until a key deadline in the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s makeover, companies are being forced to divest stakes, unwind tie-ups or cancel treasury stock.

In her poem, the 57-year-old empress described the vitality of nature she experienced seeing fruits of Japanese apricot trees during the first state of emergency over the virus.

Tourism minister Kazuyoshi Akaba said the government is also considering resuming the Go To Travel subsidy campaign as soon as June.

The Suga administration is thought to be concerned about a potential backlash if the panel decides to support allowing women to ascend the throne.

Shares in Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing also fell in morning trading before recovering.

The new rules, compiled by a TSE panel of outside directors and market professionals, will be implemented on April 26.

The rate of uptake for the cards is low at around 25% and, due to the pandemic, many health care providers are not in a rush to install the required systems.

As many facilities restrict family visits amid the pandemic, Minami Seikyo Hospital has found ways for patients to spend time with family members.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who took office in September, has repeatedly demanded mobile phone service operators slash their fees.

On Thursday, the nationwide number of newly confirmed cases came to 1,917, topping 1,000 for the third consecutive day.

The two sides will establish a working group to "improve communications, build cooperation, and share information” on coast guard-related efforts.

From a converted storeroom on the roof of his mother's Seoul apartment, Kim Min-kyo plays video games for up to 15 hours a day — and makes a fortune from the thousands of fans watching him.

The leaders are also likely to discuss measures against COVID-19 as well as climate change.

The plans being discussed by the ultrarich range from philanthropy to shifting money and businesses into trust funds, and relocating to other countries or states with favorable tax regimes.

Currently battling its worst floods in more than half a century, the country has failed to adapt fast enough to growing threats while climate change has become "a partisan political issue."

The United States condemned Thursday's launches, which came hours before Biden held his first White House press conference since taking office in January.

Kuroda said there were various challenges in managing climate-related financial risks, such as the difficulty of setting scenarios for stress tests and a lack of data.

While the traditional upscale hotel has a high profile, it faces intensifying competition with foreign-brand luxury hotels and others.

Gov. Tokihiro Nakamura said that Ehime Prefecture "has entered a fourth wave" of infections. "It's a critical situation," he stressed.

Hong Kong was always going to struggle to run a mass vaccination campaign.

Japan has a choice: It can be a passive spectator or an active innovator in the global shift to decarbonized industrial production.

With the right chemistry and configuration, batteries can send power to the grid rapidly — which is relevant in light of February’s debacle.

Nine restaurants from Japan made the 50 Best list, and another nine placed on the inaugural 51-100 ranking.

Idioms and other turns of phrase are often taken literally when left to Google Translate to make sense of things. That means translator jobs are safe for now.

Rebounds, dominoes and life after corona are some of the English terms that have been popping up in Japanese conversations recently.

The premier showcase for overseas musical acts will feature an all-Japan lineup in an effort to deal with circumstances surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Kamei made his only at-bat of the night count, connecting on a sayonara home run to send the Yomiuri Giants to an 8-7 win over the Yokohama BayStars on opening day at Tokyo Dome.

Takayasu could have taken a giant stride toward his maiden title with a win but he was handed a damaging blow instead by Wakatakakage.

A strong effort by Japan’s under-24 team was not enough to overcome their Argentine counterparts as head coach Akinobu Yokouchi’s side suffered a 1-0 loss at Ajinomoto Stadium on Friday night in the first of two scheduled friendlies between the two sides. After hitting the ...

Hajime Moriyasu's men impressed with a dominating attack in their first full-strength encounter against the Taeguk Warriors since August 2011.

Ryoyu Kobayashi won the ski flying World Cup event in Planica, Slovenia, on Thursday for his 19th victory on the tour, tying the record for most by a Japanese man in Nordic skiing. With his 19th individual win, the 24-year-old Kobayashi drew level with Kenji ...

Japanese baseball is back, which makes this a great time to single out a few players in the Pacific League who fans should keep an eye on this season.

Yuzuru Hanyu is competing in his first international event this season after opting to train alone in Japan during the pandemic, after the 2020 competition in Montreal was canceled.