The relocation plan, based on a Japan-U.S. agreement, calls for closing the Futenma base located in a congested area of Ginowan and transferring its heliport functions to Nago.

The five-hour virtual meeting focused on such issues as supply chain resilience, science and technology, digital economy and 5G network security, as well as Beijing's economic coercion.

The SoftBank Latin America Fund announced a $200 million investment in Sao Paulo-based 2TM in July, valuing the company at $2.1 billion — the first crypto unicorn in the region.

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and his Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang discussed recent developments in the South and East China seas.

Zhang Gaoli, a Communist Party cadre with a clean record, has not responded to claims of having forced the tennis player to have sex.

Thailand-based production of food products that contain processed chicken, on which many Japan outlets rely for supplies, has been halted since the summer amid the pandemic.

A small boat was dispatched from a Chinese coast guard vessel with three people who recorded the unloading of Philippine personnel and cargo at the Second Thomas Shoal outpost.

A Taiwan Affairs Office spokeswoman said China will never allow individuals and businesses that support Taiwan independence to make profits in China.

Known as the "Butcher of Gwangju" for his role in the 1980 army massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators, Chun also oversaw a period of economic prosperity for South Korea.

The U.S. State Department said the country supports the ability of individuals to report sexual assault and believes that any allegation anywhere in the world should be investigated.

Reaching the goal before fiscal 2027 is unlikely even under a scenario of high economic growth of more than 3% annually in nominal terms, according to estimates by the Cabinet Office.

The seven-day average of new infections in the capital came to 17.4, down from 20.9 a week before.

Without wedding expenses, couples may spend more on things like wedding rings and furniture, which could lead to a shift in demand.

To take advantage of the changed rules, travelers will need to provide proof of vaccination and to return a negative PCR test 72 hours or less before departing for Australia.

Sophia University professor Sven Saaler questioned the rationale behind calls in the LDP for Japan to acquire strike capabilities and double defense spending to 2% of GDP.

The latest review by the group reiterated its call for urgent reforms ahead of a three-day meeting of health ministers from 194 WHO member states next week.

The prime minister met with Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso and Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi ahead of December's extraordinary parliamentary session.

The voyage, the 11th declared freedom of navigation exercise of the year, "demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific," the 7th Fleet said in a statement.

Germans were warned Monday they would be "vaccinated, cured or dead" from COVID-19 by the end of winter, as Europe battles an upsurge in the pandemic that prompted a U.S. travel advisory.

Calls for the Fed to normalize monetary policy more aggressively are now coming from some of the central bank’s own policymakers, reinforcing many investors’ views.

The government, which owns an about 20% stake in Shinsei Bank, is believed to have given some credit to a growth plan proposed by SBI.

In 15 states, patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 are taking up more ICU beds than a year earlier, according to Department of Health and Human Services data.

The new figures show population growth in the world’s No. 2 economy is slowing dramatically, with some demographers estimating it could start falling as soon as this year.

Kinoshita was indicted without arrest for causing an accident while driving without a license during the campaign period for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election in July

The system will detect abnormalities, while dedicated teams at Panasonic and automakers will monitor the cars around the clock.

The aim is to ensure Japanese companies are informed and have staff who are trained to identify and address risks and violations of human rights.

Prayut Chan-ocha congratulated Kishida on taking office and expressed hope for stronger bilateral relations during the call.

Major crimes have been trending downward overall, but the violent crime rate — including murder, assault, robbery and rape — nudged up 5% from 2019 to 2020.

This year's power price shock has pushed several European and British energy suppliers out of business, as they cannot always pass on price rises to customers.

The comments came after the United States said it might consider a diplomatic boycott of the Games.

In addition to the five people killed, 48 were injured including six children who remained hospitalized in critical condition Monday, authorities said.

Amazon said last week that it would stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the United Kingdom from Jan. 19, 2022.

Biden, 79, has suffered a dip in his job approval ratings in recent months, leading some Democrats to wonder whether he might not seek another four-year term.

The U.S. president said his decision would ensure stability and independence at the central bank, and avoid politicizing the role.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserves in a coordinated attempt to tamp down soaring fuel prices.

China is adamant that there is no need for it to join nuclear arms reduction talks. Beijing insists that the primary responsibility for such cuts rests on the U.S. and Russia.

By refusing to pay their fair share of taxes, the world’s wealthiest actors rob poorer countries of the revenue they desperately need to confront the pandemic.

With the goal of carbon neutrality having been announced, Japan needs to begin work immediately to help realize it.

The yokozuna hit double-digit wins at the Kyushu Basho as his ozeki rival fell to sekiwake Meisei during Day 10 in Fukuoka.

In a remarkable transformation that began with his August 2020 appointment, the 53-year-old manager has taken the Buffaloes from last place in the Pacific League to this year's Japan Series.

In the final opportunity for two players whose names are tied to the sport's steroid era, voters will have to decide if their performances on the field outweigh the whispers off it.

The pair of tournaments at Memorial Drive Tennis Centre are among five that will be staged in Australia ahead of the marquee Grand Slam event.

Terunofuji is in the hunt for his sixth Emperor's Cup after winning September's Autumn meet as a debutant yokozuna.

The Rangers and Mets are likely to be strong bidders in the market for the athletic right fielder according to MLB.com.

The 39-year-old striker has two remaining games to add to his 191 J1 goals, while his club, Cerezo Osaka, has booked a spot in the Emperor's Cup semifinals.