Suga and Biden commit to take on China challenges and affirm Taiwan stance
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.
IOC President Bach to visit Japan in May for meeting with Suga, report says
Tokyo confirms 759 COVID-19 cases Saturday, most since Jan. 30
Japan's vaccine chief pushes flexibility for rollout
Japanese government under pressure to target deep emissions cut by 2030
Suga says timing of election to be determined by COVID-19 situation
Taiwan welcomes commitment by Japan and U.S. for cross-strait peace
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.
Bidding war may break out for Toshiba after buyout hits a snag
Renesas restarts production at fire-hit chip plant near Tokyo
BOJ likely to discuss raising economic outlook, sources say
Toshiba mulls rejecting buyout offer, a day after CEO linked with bidder quit
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?
India's 'Solar Man' lights path out of poverty with clean power
U.S. condemns sentencing of Hong Kong activists on 'politically motivated' charges
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
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.
Why the vaccine safety numbers are still fuzzy
Ontario sets up checkpoints and shuts construction as virus surges in Canada
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
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
