National Jan 26, 2021

Japan seeing results from efforts to export education

Introducing the Japanese school model to countries such as Egypt has been met with approval from other nations and their teachers and parents.

National | FOCUS Dec 18, 2020

Japan's additional Aegis ships could encourage further arms buildup

The proposed deployment could allow China and Russia to justify further military expansion, experts say.

National / Science & Health Nov 3, 2020

Tests on mice in space uncover protein that may combat aging

Experiments on mice that were taken to the International Space Station have shown an internal protein has the potential to help slow the aging process, according to a joint study by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Tohoku University.

National Feb 28, 2020

Mask-makers distance themselves from Abe's production guarantee prompted by COVID-19

The government and manufacturers of face masks are facing a growing challenge to keep up with demand amid the coronavirus outbreak, fueling concern that shortages of such items will continue for some time and leading to frantic searches by many people for stores that ...

National May 10, 2013

Photographer retraces footsteps of grandfather, great-grandfather in U.S.

Misaki Matsui shed a tear as she stood in a vineyard in Southern California, viewing the same scenery captured in one of her late grandfather's photos. "I felt like I was able to unite with (her grandfather and great-grandfather), who were there about 100 years ...