Biden hosts Suga for first White House summit as China tops agenda
As the first foreign leader to visit his White House, Suga's trip underscored Tokyo's central role in Washington's efforts to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness.
Stricter virus countermeasures expanded to more Japan regions
As a fourth wave fueled by elusive, deadlier variants picks up speed, countermeasures meant to target localized outbreaks have quickly expanded.
Japan's passport remains world's most powerful — in theory
International travel may not be in the cards for the time being amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but holders can, on paper, access a record 193 countries without a visa.
Tepco lapse a wake-up call for Japan's nuclear security protocols, expert says
The incident in Niigata is “of particular concern” because the potential security breaches lasted for months, a top expert in the field said.
Weather forecaster Saya Hiyama's viral moments say a lot about fame in Japan
Japan to boost greenhouse gas reduction target, environment minister says
UNESCO OKs Memory of World rule change in reform sought by Japan
Tokyo Olympics chief commits to games as infections surge, amid fresh calls to postpone or cancel
Osaka reports fresh record of 1,209 COVID-19 cases as Tokyo confirms 667
Japan's ticket to zero carbon could be century-old technology
Some of the biggest industrial companies in Japan are working on a project that could trigger a wave of investment into one of the most controversial forms of carbon capture: methanation.
BOJ likely to discuss raising economic outlook, sources say
Toshiba mulls rejecting buyout offer, a day after CEO linked with bidder quit
SoftBank Vision Fund profit nears $30 billion on Coupang
China’s shadow hangs over private preparations for Boris Johnson’s G7
When the diplomatic emissaries of the G7 nations met virtually late last month to prepare for the leaders summit in June, one problem cropped up over and over again: What to do about China?
China's massed drills near Taiwan take aim at Washington audience
Vietnam calls for faster vaccine rollout before shots expire
Moon Jae-in replaces prime minister and Cabinet ministers after election defeat
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 14 months in prison for unauthorized assembly
Australia’s sexism protests create momentum for corporate change
Biden to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
The decision will end America's longest war despite mounting fears of a Taliban victory.
Queen Elizabeth and Britain to bid farewell to Prince Philip
In a spasm of violence, Indianapolis faces its third mass shooting in 2021
'Like Godzilla, but actually real': study shows T. rex numbered 2.5 billion
NASA says SpaceX wins $2.9 billion contract for moon lander, with 2024 goal
Despite threats, young people persist on frontline of climate change activism
COVID-19 is more deadly in Brazil than India, and no one knows why
As negotiations stall, how much does Japan actually pay to host U.S. forces?
With Trump having lost the election and time running out to strike a deal, the Japanese government is looking at a one-year extension of the current agreement.
What the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy brings to Suga's table
Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians
