G7 leaders were on Sunday urged to take urgent action to secure the future of the planet, as they finalized new conservation and emissions targets to curb climate change, and wrapped up a three-day summit where revived Western unity has been on show. Veteran environmentalist ...

Facing a battle against global warming, NATO has for the first time made it a central focus of planning and strategy.

An opposition party executive expressed readiness on Sunday to submit a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga if the leader refuses to extend the current session of the Diet, even if the motion risks prompting a general election. If Suga rejects ...

The probe will include input from executives from domestic smartphone handset-makers as well as manufacturers of smart speakers and personal computers.

Institutions without medical staff are struggling to secure people who can give vaccine shots.

The leaders of the two countries also affirmed cooperation in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues.

The Japanese government said Moon approached Suga and spoke to him as the South Korean president and other guests were joining a G7 discussion.

The demand comes after an investigation found the company had colluded with the government to pressure foreign investors.

Japan’s latest styles celebrate Pride Month (sort of), take fashion week to print and collaborate with vintage video games.

Sari Kaede brings her journey as a transgender woman to the screen in a documentary titled "You Decide." She hopes to provide some support for young people in the process.

More than one year on, Japan is still subject to pandemic-related stresses and government-imposed measures. How is this impacting long-term mental health?

In his new book, Bruce J. Dickson refers to contemporary Chinese politics as a study in nuanced contrasts: authoritarian yet cooperative; repressive yet responsive to public opinion.

The host's five different goal-scorers will give head coach Asako Takakura plenty to consider as she finalizes selections for her Tokyo 2020 squad.

Kageura broke a world championship drought for Japan in the men's over 100-kilogram division dating back to 2003 by defeating Russia's Tamerlan Bashaev in the final at Laszlo Papp Arena.

The left-hander overcame a shaky first two innings and was on track for the win until Rafael Montero blew the save in the bottom of the ninth.

The 25-year-old missed the top-two finish that would have allowed him to defend his title at next month's Olympics by just 0.65 seconds.

Thirteen members of Venezuela's delegation have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the team to call up several emergency players ahead of Sunday's game against host Brazil.

The 25-year-old Czech, a former doubles No. 1, defeated Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to continue a streak of women's players winning their first major at Roland Garros.

The Danish Football Union (DBU) said Eriksen was "awake and undergoing further tests" following the shocking moment during the team's Euro 2020 opener against Finland, which later resumed.

The meeting at Ecopa Stadium Shizuoka served as a warmup for the Brave Blossoms ahead of tests in late June and early July against Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.

Takefusa Kubo's quadruple-nutmeg goal was a clear highlight as the host made a clear statement of intent ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Games.