Shigeru Yokota’s death a reminder that time is running out on abduction issue
Yokota's death is a blow to the families fighting to get their loved ones back, and the 'top priority' issue might now be treated as a mere distraction amid the pandemic.
As opposition grows, Japan says it has no plan to set date for state visit by China's Xi
Highly anticipated trip may not be realized until next spring — or later — as Hong Kong moves, pandemic put event on backburner.
Pandemic prompts Japan to downsize WWII anniversary ceremony
The government-sponsored annual ceremony is usually attended by about 6,000 people, including the emperor and empress, and the prime minister, as well as relatives of the war dead.
Japanese schools abroad to get more PCs for online study as pandemic spreads
The government plans to start distributing the new PCs and tablet devices as early as this fall and shoulder half the costs.
Abe Cabinet's disapproval rating leaps to 61.3% in new mail-in survey
Understanding the reach of a Japanese political dynasty
Olympics and UFOs can't shift COVID-19 from the spotlight
Japan Times 1995: Police storm jet, rescue hostages in Hokkaido
'This is a pen': Taking a preposterous COVID-19 hypothesis to another level on social media
Crime syndicate puts brakes on fraudulent activities during pandemic
Suntory chief says worst is over as cities in Japan reopen after coronavirus curbs
CEO Takeshi Niinami estimates roughly 80 percent of the nation's diners will return to their favorite culinary haunts supplied by its drinks.
Trump reads economic boom into U.S. jobs data, but analysts urge caution
Trump says U.S. in 'rocket' mode after surprisingly good jobs report
Tokyo stocks seal weeklong rally amid brighter signs for recovery
Pompeo warns U.S. investors against fraud at China companies
China is advising its citizens not to visit Australia, citing racial discrimination and violence against Asians, in what appears to be Beijing’s latest attempt to punish the country for advocating an investigation into the coronavirus pandemic. A notice issued by the Ministry of Culture and ...
Most of 51 new Korean COVID-19 cases linked to door-to-door salesmen
Kaohsiung votes to oust China-friendly mayor who sought Taiwan's presidency
Australia debates risks of logging fire-damaged forests
North Korea criticizes South Korea, threatening to close liaison office
India's Yamuna River regains sparkle as coronavirus lockdown banishes waste
Malaysia farms face $3 billion hit from palm oil worker shortage
‘Get your knee off our necks’: George Floyd mourned in Minneapolis
Prominent U.S. civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton told mourners on Thursday that George Floyd's fatal encounter with police and the nationwide protests his death ignited marked a reckoning for America over race and justice, demanding, "Get your knee off our necks." Memorial tributes ...
How a union and the Supreme Court shield Minneapolis police
U.S. protesters call to 'Defund the Police.' What would that look like?
Trump slammed for saying 'great day' for George Floyd during briefing on U.S. jobs
George Floyd's death sparks new generation of activists in U.S.
U.S. police arrest man allegedly seen in viral video attacking people hanging George Floyd flyers
Japan's smart cities: Technological dreams or 'Big Brother' nightmares?
Late last month, the Diet passed a revised bill paving the way for so-called “super cities” or “smart cities.” Supporters tout them as high-tech marvels where artificial intelligence and big data are to be used to provide more efficient and cost-effective solutions to social ...
Japan's new space squadron takes a giant leap forward
Aomori's Rokkasho nuclear plant gets green light but hurdles remain
LDP secretary-general: The power behind the PM
Odd couple: LDP-Komeito political marriage faces testing times
Coronavirus and LDP politics loom large over Shizuoka by-election
