Japan records hottest June day ever amid energy squeeze
The mercury rose to 40.2 degrees Celsius in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, as the Kanto region was gripped by intense heat.
U.S., Japan and allies launch Pacific nation initiative amid China's rise
Five countries have launched a new initiative to step up engagement with Pacific island countries, as China seeks to boost economic and defense cooperation with them.
Higher wages taking top billing in Upper House campaign
A debate is raging over how to achieve steady wage growth and expanding consumption amid rising inflation caused by soaring commodity prices and the cheap yen.
Biden limps to G7 as allies fret over his troubles at home
Several G7 leaders are concerned that a midterm election defeat would limit how much the U.S. president can promise and get done in the months ahead.
China's Xi to attend Hong Kong anniversary event
Global warming leading to sleep loss and wider disparities
Abortion pills over the counter? Experts see big hurdles in widening U.S. access.
Japan begins return to business-as-usual at big events — but slowly
Sapporo U.S.A. to acquire Stone Brewing as it moves to speed up global expansion
Japan 7-Eleven franchisee who rebelled against company loses in court
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 2,160 new cases
Temperatures in Greater Tokyo area forecast to top 35 C this weekend
Japan's top court orders Twitter to delete posts on man's past arrest
Lost USB memory sticks with data on Japanese city's residents found
Experts warn of 'twindemic' after early flu outbreak at Tokyo school
Unified opposition candidates in only 11 districts for Upper House poll
Sapporo U.S.A. to acquire Stone Brewing as it moves to speed up global expansion
Probe calls SMBC Nikko trading scandal 'unjust act'
Toyota and Subaru shares drop on 'embarrassing' recalls of first EVs
Japan 7-Eleven franchisee who rebelled against company loses in court
BOJ sticks to its guns despite inflation, but consumers aren’t so tolerant
Japan emphasized hybrids in policy document after lawmaker cited lobbying from Toyota head
Friends at first sniff: People drawn to others who smell like them
Chinese military says U.S. plane in Taiwan Strait endangered peace
Russia's grinding battlefield gains seen driven by new tactics
Clarence Thomas opinion signals same-sex marriage and contraception at risk after abortion ruling
What is causing record floods and heat waves in China?
U.S. passes first major gun bill in decades
Japan's disappointing ruling on same-sex marriage
The Osaka court abdicated its fundamental job by deferring to public opinion rather than determining whether a right was either constitutional or not in its same-sex marriage ruling.
Nuclear risks mount as tensions rise and arsenals grow
According to SIPRI, after a marginal decrease in the number of warheads in 2021, nuclear arsenals are expected to grow over the coming decade.
Five things to know about the opposition parties going into the election
Unseating incumbents is usually difficult, but media outlets and observers are giving opposition parties even less a chance than usual of scoring big wins.
The rich-poor divide on clean power is getting wider
Rich nations can green their own economies all they want. If they don’t provide the funds to repeat the trick around the world, it will all be in vain.
Enactment of Title IX 50 years ago led to monumental change in women's sports
U.S. coach recounts her dramatic rescue of Anita Alvarez after swimmer fainted in pool
Nasa Hataoka seven strokes back after first round of Women's PGA Championship
Yu Hanaguruma earns silver in world championships debut
Yoshiyuki Ogata leads Japanese sweep of overall bouldering podium
Magic conjure up surprise by taking Paolo Banchero with No.1 pick in NBA Draft
French-Lebanese film wins top award at Asia short film festival
Baseball dance craze has the internet asking again, 'What does the fox say?'
'Tokyo 2020 Side B': Behind the scenes of the 'pandemic Olympics'
‘Plan 75’: A chilling look at a callous future society
Non-monogamy advocates ask Facebook to be more open
These senbei are making me thirsty? How ‘Seinfeld’ sounds in Japanese
Yours sincerely: singles charmed by Japanese letter-writing campaign
Recipe: Ume fizz cocktail
QLOVE: ‘Your authenticity is your power’
Lychee the dog is out of the woods
Rebuilding a community starting from scratch
Pub owner Will Ryan has a few tips to avoid 'getting burned' when starting a business in Japan
