Although companies and organizations are responsible for applications, individuals still need to prepare some things and be aware of restrictions after their arrival.

Wishma's case shows how residency status can affect appropriate protection for foreign nationals who are victims of domestic abuse.

As the inquiry moves forward, here is a short explanation of what the congressional committee is seeking, and what could happen next.

If realized, it will be the first time for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who took office in October, to attend such a gathering.

While Volkswagen CEO talks of a 'new dimension," his counterpart at BMW appears dismissive of the EV automaker.

The stakes are high, since failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal would carry the risk of a fresh regional war.

After nearly two years of criticism that the country isn’t carrying out enough tests, the measure is a subtle but strong sign of a shift toward a more proactive stance.

Police believe the case is just one part of a foreign currency acquisition network put in place by Pyongyang to circumvent economic sanctions.

The search-and-rescue exercises are seen as preparation for a possible contingency around the Senkaku Islands or Taiwan.

The survey results suggest that the stimulus measures, set to be finalized next week, may not significantly boost the prime minister's popularity.

The government is looking at using a system to check whether visitors have been vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 22 new infection cases Friday, declining by three from a week before.

In what could be the start of an opposition party realignment, Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People have begun working together to push the issue in parliament.

In a new medium-term business strategy, Toshiba said the three units will respectively focus on infrastructure, devices and semiconductor memory technology.

A government subcommittee of health experts will discuss the use of the vaccine as a booster shot in late December at the earliest.

A set of key economic data to be released Monday will be closely studied for signs that the slowdown is serious enough to prompt authorities to step up economic support.

The U.S. warnings over Ukraine comes on top of the more recent standoff between Poland and Belarus, a close Russian ally.

Economists estimate gross domestic product contracted an annualized 0.7% in the three months to September.

Estonia, France, Ireland, Norway, the United States and the U.K. have accused Belarus of putting lives "in danger for political purposes."

The newlywed couple, both 30, are scheduled to depart from Haneda Airport to start their new life in New York, where Kei Komuro works as a law clerk.

While its final impact on the COP26 Glasgow talks is uncertain, the joint declaration at least managed to bolster hopes for a successful outcome of the U.N. meeting.

The Disney+ service won’t return to faster subscriber growth until the third and fourth quarters of the current fiscal year.

There will be between 9.5 million to 10.5 million newborn babies this year, independent demographer He Yafu has said.

Along with Nelson Mandela, de Klerk was awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for securing a smooth transition to democracy.

While we must see how Hayashi handles Japan’s foreign policy in the months to come, one thing is certain, China should not be optimistic that Hayashi will be different from his predecessors.

Misinformed people, especially about COVID-19, do not simply have inaccurate information; they are heavily invested in their misconceptions.

Xi Jinping is being elevated to a status in China equal to that of Mao Zedong. Along with that role is a consolidation of power that should be more worrisome.

Entertainment translation is a constant juggling act, and viewer criticisms are sometimes made with a lack of understanding of how translation for subtitles and dubbed overlay work.

The underrated director of films such as “Himeanole,” “Blue” and “Intolerance” gets his due at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival.

An appreciative audience at Yoyogi National Gymnasium was treated to strong performances by Japan's entrants, with Uno the only skater to cross 100 points.

With Hakuho retired, the Isegahama stable man has a golden chance to cement his own legacy.

"He's the boxer I respect most. I want to beat him and prove that I'm strongest," Murata said.

The International Olympic Committee is looking into the situation and has requested more information from the Belarusian Olympic Committee.

The 27-year-old joins Ichiro Suzuki as the only Japanese players to win a Silver Slugger.

Japan strengthened its bid for automatic qualification to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Both league champs moved to within a win or a tie of securing Japan Series berths.