Women make headlines in LDP race, but true empowerment a long way off
Some experts say gender inequality will likely remain unaddressed as the Liberal Democratic Party is still heavily influenced by conservative male heavyweights.
Japan eyes at least partly lifting of COVID-19 emergency at end of month
The central government is leaning toward reducing or removing measures for 19 prefectures, including Tokyo, at the end of the month as scheduled.
U.S. lifts post-Fukushima import restrictions on Japan farm products
Under the restrictions, U.S. imports of a total of 100 agricultural products produced in 14 Japanese prefectures including Fukushima had been suspended.
Japan's banking regulator to oversee computer system at Mizuho
The administrative measure comes after seven system failures have occurred at the Japanese megabank this year.
Overseas Uyghurs struggle to locate relatives in Xinjiang prisons
Biden vows 'new era' of diplomacy with allies and focus on Indo-Pacific
In climate pledge, Xi says China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad
COVID-19's classification in Japan is limiting treatment. Now doctors want it changed.
LDP leadership contender Sanae Takaichi holds rare talks with Taiwan president
The first chapter in a long tale of Japanese romance
Komeito proposes ¥100,000 handout for residents under 19
Top diplomats from U.S., Japan and South Korea to meet on North Korea
Japan's PM hopefuls seek summit with North Korea on abduction issue
107-year-old Japanese identical twins recognized as world's oldest
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs under 300 new daily cases for first time in three months
China's high-tech push seeks to reassert global factory dominance
Daihatsu to halt operations at Japan plants in October due to supply issues
EU to ease restrictions on food imports from Japan
Mitsubishi UFJ to sell part of American unit to U.S. Bancorp
Higher taxes are coming. For markets, that could be a good thing.
Deserted factories in Nanjing show how China's electric car boom went too far
At Oval Office meeting, Boris Johnson's Brexit promise of U.S. trade deal fades from view
How France was blindsided by the Australia-U.S. submarine deal
U.S.-Australia submarine deal: What are the risks?
The race to vaccinate: Why Africa is struggling to get COVID-19 shots
Justin Trudeau's longevity as Canadian leader unclear after bid for majority fails
Russia was behind Litvinenko assassination, European court finds
North Korea tests new weapons, and much more
Dealing with North Korea is complicated, and Pyongyang’s decision to close its borders to prevent COVID-19 infection has made intelligence collection even more difficult.
Europe’s military presence highlights Asia’s importance
European military forces have an expanding presence in Asia, a recognition of the ever-larger role the Indo-Pacific has assumed in their governments’ strategic calculations.
A path-breaking deal to bolster Indo-Pacific security
If AUKUS works as advertised, the “enhanced trilateral security partnership” will be a turning point for the Indo-Pacific and regional security.
The ruckus over AUKUS
Australia's decision to cancel its deal to buy a dozen French diesel submarines has roiled relations with France and introduced fresh tensions into relations with China.
Iran leader reasserts ban on sports with Israel
Cardboard Olympic beds to be reused for COVID-19 patients in Osaka
Virus infections related to Tokyo Games totaled 878
Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end
Tokyo Olympic chief proud of hosting Games despite pandemic
Taekwondo's Paralympic debut showed the sport's democratizing effect
Caleb Plant, Saul Alvarez trade punches ahead of November showdown
Blue Jackets to pass on unvaccinated Zac Rinaldo
Munetaka Murakami grand slam lifts Yakult past DeNA
Historic Shohei Ohtani a clear choice for American League MVP
Terunofuji overcomes tricky Ura to maintain sole lead on Day 10
Pirates' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hits homer and two RBIs in loss to Reds
Heat stroke risks for pets don't end in September: Here's what to look out for
Nihonryori Yukimoto: Grounded in tradition, a kaiseki lineage evolves
This Aomori farm’s strawberries are heating up tourism
A recipe for hearty Japanese-style ratatouille
You never know who you’ll run into at the public bath
Claude the dog wants to join you on your daily walk
What to expect as a 'teacher of color' in Japan
A special-needs dog finds a family to call his own
