Japan faces putting majority of 47 prefectures under COVID-19 quasi-emergency
As the rapid spread of infections raises concern about the strain on the medical system, a quasi-state of emergency was put in place Friday in Tokyo and 12 other prefectures for three weeks.
Experts in Japan to propose foregoing COVID-19 tests for young people
The group drew up the proposal in a bid to prevent the nation's medical system and COVID-19 testing capacity from becoming strained.
Japan approves Pfizer shot for children age 5 to 11 as omicron spreads among cohort
The health ministry has issued fast-track approval to ease the age restriction on receiving the Pfizer vaccine.
Decades on, text governing U.S. forces in Japan is yet to be revised
Scrutiny of the State of Forces Agreement has been renewed after U.S. military personnel were exempted from Japanese COVID-19 measures and areas around U.S. bases saw rises in cases.
COVID-19 tracker: Tally of severely ill patients rises by 117 to top 400
Former lawmaker Anri Kawai taken to Tokyo hospital after overdosing on sleeping pills
Limited disclosure of names of 18- and 19-year-old offenders considered
Land ministry officials punished over statistics-tampering scandal
Japan considers delaying controversial Sado mine for World Heritage list
Japan prices fail to make more progress toward distant BOJ goal
The subdued inflation reading is likely to cool speculation that the BOJ may take steps to adjust policy in light of expected price increases.
Global inflation threatens to end era of ever-cheaper clean energy
'No amount of money' can tempt bankers to work in Hong Kong, recruiters say
Renault rips up Nissan alliance script in bid for China traction
Surging gasoline costs unsettle Asia as inflation poses challenge
There’s a four-year wait list for Toyota's Land Cruisers in Japan
‘We are Taiwanese’: China’s growing menace hardens island’s identity
Beijing’s anti-democratic authoritarianism has only solidified the island’s identity, turning the Taiwan Strait into one of Asia’s biggest potential flashpoints.
Why no major world power wants ASEAN to split up over Myanmar
North Korea warns it may rethink moratorium on nuclear and missile tests
How Xi’s China put over 1,000 Hong Kong journalists out of work
Hamsters, wings and shrimp ensnared by China’s 'COVID zero' zeal
China’s global dragnet grinds on after bringing back 10,000 overseas ‘fugitives’
Scientists are still studying omicron's relationship to the constellation of physical, neurological and cognitive symptoms that can last for months.
Glimmers of hope, but Doomsday Clock stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
How new Western sanctions might affect Russia
Tongan 'real life Aquaman' survives 27-hour swim after tsunami
Monster iceberg released 'billions of tons' of fresh water into ocean
In Ukraine crisis, Germany faces tough decisions over gas pipeline
World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water and food run short
What you need to know about the not-so-fairy tale of Princess Mako
The wedding between the princess and Kei Komuro was originally scheduled to take place in November 2018. But things did not go as planned.
As negotiations stall, how much does Japan actually pay to host U.S. forces?
What the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy brings to Suga's table
Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians
Suga's rejection of nominees to top advisory body prompts calls for reform
Japan's mobile phone carriers brace for further intervention by Suga
A closer look at the LDP lawmakers who support Suga
