Tectonic wobbles and muddy deposits: The seismic clues leading up to 3/11
New research is allowing scientists to envision a future where megathrust quakes are not only less unexpected, but perhaps, to a certain degree, predictable.
Senior official close to Suga ousted from job in ethics scandal
Yasuhiko Taniwaki, who was a vice minister for policy coordination at the communications ministry, was treated to expensive meals by a telecom giant.
Japan's local governments worried about lack of vaccine info from state
It remains unclear how quickly shots will become available for all of the country's 36 million older people.
Japan and U.S. eye Suga-Biden summit in Washington as soon as April, sources say
If realized, Suga could become the first foreign leader to meet with Biden in person under his presidency.
Photo essay: Tsunami survivors call lost loves on the 'phone of the wind'
In wake of Japan disaster, scientists aim for faster and more accurate tsunami warnings
Meghan accuses British royals of racism and says they pushed her to brink of suicide
Photo essay: The seawalls of Tohoku
To secure a green future, Japan must reckon with its nuclear past
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Japan logs five more anaphylaxis cases after virus vaccinations
Photo essay: Tsunami survivors call lost loves on the 'phone of the wind'
Tepco president vows to responsibly scrap Fukushima reactors
Concern after Japan virus officials averaged 124 hours of overtime in January
Japan begins vaccinating 14,000 SDF medical staff against COVID-19
Tokyo reports 116 new COVID-19 cases on Monday
Top Japanese banker sounds alarm over Hong Kong freedoms
February economy watcher sentiment posts biggest rise in eight months
Dollar climbs to around ¥108.50 in Tokyo
Tokyo stocks eat up gains to end lower
Japan's January current account surplus sees first decline in five months
Game of drones: Chinese giant DJI hit by U.S. tensions and staff defections
India's evictions of forest dwellers in troubled Kashmir stoke anger
10 years on, no peace after war in Syria
Australia halts defense ties with Myanmar and redirects aid
Top Chinese diplomat warns Biden to tread carefully on Taiwan
China says it's ready to provide vaccines to Olympians and overseas Chinese
Space-starved Singapore builds floating solar farms in climate fight
Roger Federer pain-free as he prepares for return to action
Cricket Australia commissions first statue of female player to address gender imbalance
Manchester United ends Manchester City's long winning streak
J. League and NPB considering on-site virus testing for quicker results
Team LeBron cruises past Team Durant in NBA All-Star romp
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard eager to play at Tokyo Olympics
Environmental activism is at the heart of Nagoya's international community
Up for a chat? Clubhouse is proving helpful in sparking cross-cultural discussions with the locals
Chira is a chill cat looking for a place to spend her golden years
Why a Japanese man proudly took his wife's last name
Tenoshima: A master chef's tasting menu in the comfort of your own home
Chuka Soba Tomita: 'Ramen of the Year' box sets from Chiba to your door
Can't sleep? Treat yourself like a baby
Battle fish foes, fight bravely and fly through the air with these new video game releases
‘When The Waves Came’: Personal accounts from the 3/11 disaster zone
Japanese film 'Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy' wins Silver Bear Award at Berlinale
Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview to define future royal relations
For manga's striving artists, success lurks online
China’s new coast guard law appears designed to intimidate
The government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga must blunt the Chinese move while demonstrating its understanding of the risks involved.
Supply chain review reflects new national security mentality
National security strictly defined should drive government action, not a desire to protect domestic companies.
Who is a Jew? Israel’s Supreme Court expands the answer
The case before the Supreme Court involved the vexed question of the meaning of the word "converted:” Which conversions count as qualifying a person for citizenship under the law?
Ten years after the quake: Between recovery and remembering
It is often said that “generals fight the last battle.” The same could probably be said for disaster responders. However, each disaster presents new challenges.
