With the strain of the virus running rampant in parts of the world, and having an effect on Japan, researchers are keen to find ways to deal with it.

In a trial, two shots of a 10 microgram dose — one-third of the adult shot — produced antibody levels comparable to those seen in a trial of 16- to 25-year-olds who got the adult dose.

The government is making a renewed push to allay concerns over the vaccines' safety, but they face an uphill battle against the disinformation rife on social media.

The parties are asking for political neutrality in news reporting ahead of this autumn's election for the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet.

Foreign policy has taken on increased importance in the party's presidential race, as candidates are trying to win over conservative members with a tough stance on Beijing.

The metropolitan government confirmed 302 new COVID-19 cases Monday, the lowest daily figure since June 21.

Massive budget cuts have been proposed to stem the losses now that international tourism to the city has all but dried up.

Some former teachers say they felt disillusioned and threatened by the authoritarian turn the city has taken since Beijing imposed a stringent national security law in June 2020.

Candidate preferences among the party's rank and file, which includes all those age 20 or over that pay membership fees, reveal a generational shift when compared to those of Diet members.

By choosing a full-fledged confrontation, France has put itself in a position where it can only appear to be backing down or losing face once its ambassador returns to the U.S.

Companies in the Tohoku region are developing apps to help with the distribution of relief supplies and the management of evacuation centers.

After four months, Moderna’s vaccine was 92% effective against hospitalization, with Pfizer’s at 77% and Johnson & Johnson's at 68%.

Doctors and government subsidies aim to improve women's chances of healthy pregnancies, births and babies — even if they have no current plans for conceiving.

The perennial issue of housing costs has become one of acute housing inequality, and an entire generation is at risk of being left behind.

There have been at least 28 deaths worldwide, including 19 in the United States tied to faulty Takata inflators and more than 400 injuries.

As part of its defense, Shinsei plans to issue new shares to existing shareholders to dilute SBI's shareholdings, a tactic known as a poison pill.

A commentary published widely in state-run media last month warned against "fan culture” and "worshiping Western culture.”

Brokers have said that investors are now buying on hopes for a possible fresh stimulus to be compiled by Suga's successor, who many believe will have a higher approval rate.

A spate of missile tests and bumper defense deals in the Pacific have highlighted a regional arms race that is intensifying as a China-U.S. rivalry grows.

Taiwan threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Sunday after Beijing said it would suspend sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island on pest concerns, in the latest spat between the two over fruit. Relations between Taipei and Beijing, which ...

More than 12,000 migrants, identified by officials on both sides as mostly Haitian, have been gathering in recent days, awaiting immigration processing.

The U.N. wants diplomats to have the face-to-face time they need to address crisis issues, but they don’t want to be remembered for hosting a superspreader event.

The weekend’s elections came amid a harsh crackdown on dissent by the Kremlin and murmurings of popular discontent.

The share of aged adults in Japan's total population rose to a record 29.1%, the highest among 201 countries and regions across the world.

Despite the growing costs of climate change, U.S. financial regulators have yet to show they are thinking creatively about potential solutions.

France is furious that its plan to supply Australia with submarines has been swept aside by the new pact with the United Kingdom and the United States.

As Jeff Bezos’s companies fall behind Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the race to return to the moon and launch satellites, they’re increasingly resorting to politics and legal filings to get ahead.

Foreign teachers of English in Japan are good at sharing cautionary tales on messenger boards, but the best thing you can do to avoid any pitfalls is read your contract.

Your local tattooed thugs, the old woman who is just a little bit too much in your business, who else will you meet at the neighborhood bathhouse?

Claude had a late start getting to know people, but now he loves walks and the dog run. He just needs the right pal to join him.

The best drama series win for "The Crown" gave Netflix its biggest prize so far, while Apple TV+ entered streaming's big leagues with the best comedy series win for "Ted Lasso."

Former sekiwake Daieisho (6-3) fought desperately to protect his belt at the jump before shoving the stunned title favorite off balance and over the edge.

Ayumu Ishikawa tossed six shutout innings as the Pacific League-leading Chiba Lotte Marines claimed a 1-0 win over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters on Monday, moving 3½ games clear of the Orix Buffaloes. Ishikawa (3-2), who returned this month after having surgery on his right ...

"Fujii put in an outstanding performance, making a great start toward the Paris Olympics," Japan head coach Hiroshi Yasui said.

Yuto Nagatomo has returned to FC Tokyo nearly 11 years after his emotional departure and is already making an impact.

Australia backrower Sean McMahon has credited his move to Japan with prolonging his career as he prepares to return to the Wallabies for the first time in almost four years. McMahon picked up the most recent of his 26 caps against Scotland at Murrayfield in ...

Showing no sign of the arm soreness that pushed back his start by two days, the two-way sensation looked sharp on the mound for the Angels.

The quarterback woes were among a spate of injuries among key NFL players on Sunday.

"I can picture Jimmy on the field, side-footing the ball past the 'keeper. He was a wonderful footballer, the best goalscorer to ever play."