In the era of social media, the agency's stiff and out-of-date approach to media strategy may have poured gasoline on a fire.

The decision came the same day a Hong Kong court convicted a former food delivery driver of inciting secession by shouting slogans in the second national security case to come to trial.

As well as helping produce much of the oxygen we breathe, plankton are a crucial part of the global carbon cycle.

Authorities have used the national security law, passed last year amid widespread protests, to silence dissent and force dozens of groups to disband.

The LDP is taking stock of what went wrong after a ruling coalition-backed candidate lost despite campaigning by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Just over 11% of those polled plan to cast ballots for the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in the proportional representation section, according to the survey.

The restrictions were lifted for the first time in 11 months as the country looks to balance bringing the pandemic-hit economy back on track and preventing a resurgence of infections.

As the pandemic continues to bring hardship to families, the upcoming general election is seeing issues of welfare and support pushed to the fore.

It was the first time that the Japanese Defense Ministry had confirmed a flotilla of Russian and Chinese vessels had passed through the Tsugaru Strait or the Osumi Strait.

The situation demonstrates how former U.S. president Donald Trump, who is gearing up for another run in 2024, is able to capitalize on the deep fractures in American society.

Monday's figure was down by 12 from a week before and below 50 for the ninth consecutive day.

Between carbon dioxide and methane, permafrost contains some 1,700 billion tons of organic carbon, almost twice the amount of carbon already present in the atmosphere.

An increasing number of schools are devising uniform policies that are more gender neutral, in line with greater awareness of diversity issues and the needs of students.

Ever since the ouster of president Omar al-Bashir in 2019, Sudan has been undergoing a precarious transition of power between military and civilian groups.

Just below 60% of Hong Kong’s population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Chinese President Xi Jinping took a veiled swipe at U.S. leadership in a speech marking Beijing’s 50th anniversary as a member of the United Nations, comments that come as Washington moves toward helping Taiwan play a bigger role in international forums. "China has always pursued ...

The Earth's climate system is full of tipping points and it would take humanity many generations, if not a millennia, to reverse the changes set in motion.

The practice of dressing up and visiting the park for Halloween was put on hold last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Most of the employees at the plant, including those from affiliated companies, are Kushiro natives.

Ejin, a county in China's Inner Mongolia, has asked its 35,700 residents to stay home and warned of civil and criminal liabilities should anyone disobey the order, media has reported.

Companies listed on the top-tier Prime market will likely be in a better position than others to raise funds and recruit workers.

The reality for some in the country is rising personal borrowing, the highest suicide rate among advanced nations, and the rarity of getting free of debt.

As many as 300,000 jobs may disappear in the nation if the automotive sector makes a full shift to electric vehicles — equal to about 10% of all current jobs in the industry.

Away from the business of trade that Hamburg has thrived on for centuries, the tighter embrace of China is stirring concerns.

Any push by new minister Takayuki Kobayashi to forge closer ties with Taiwan as part of attempts to better safeguard Japan's economic security interests could prompt retaliation by Beijing.

Northeastern Asia is expected to be particularly hard hit, at a time when China and other nations are grappling with surging fuel prices.

China’s experience over the past 40 years shows that without decent growth, financial stability is difficult to achieve.

The direct link to Germany finally brings an end to Russia’s dependence on former Soviet states for transporting oil and gas to Western export markets.

The nation appears to be showing remarkable tolerance toward COVID-induced social isolation, but are people really fine being alone?

After catching COVID-19, it wasn’t the hotlines or hospitals that helped — it was the kindness of one stranger.

Hiromi Maruhashi's interest in dance eventually led her to the Indian state of Kerala and a cultural exchange she is eager to show to Japan.

"Can you think of anybody else in baseball who people would actively say, ‘You know, I wouldn’t mind if the Astros won — because of Dusty’?"

No. 2 seed Akane Yamaguchi took the women's singles title when No. 5 seed An Se-young was forced to retire in the third game.

Other awards included Outstanding NOC of Tokyo 2020, which was given to the Japanese Olympic Committee.

Her Russian training partner Daria Usacheva, 15, hung on for silver despite finishing fourth in the free skate.

Yoshinori Muto helped spark a second-half comeback as Vissel Kobe scored twice from set pieces in a 2-2 away draw against Nagoya Grampus in the J. League first division on Sunday. Trailing since the opening minutes in a battle between teams tussling for a top-three ...

Ayumu Ishikawa struck out six over eight scoreless innings and the Chiba Lotte Marines held on for a 3-2 win over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters on Sunday to move into the Pacific League lead. The Marines pushed past the Orix Buffaloes on winning percentage, ...

Unvaccinated players will need to complete 14 days of quarantine and undergo regular testing.

A teen and a veteran both won gold for Japan on the final day of the world artistic gymnastics championships, while "King Kohei" Uchimura failed to make the podium.