Home COVID-19 care surged as Japan's hospitals filled up, but treatment options were limited
Providing at-home treatment for coronavirus patients presents an entirely different dilemma for the nation's already exhausted medical personnel.
LDP contender Sanae Takaichi says she'd accept U.S. intermediate-range missiles
The former internal affairs minister and China hawk was the party's sole presidential candidate to back the idea, calling such a move “absolutely necessary."
COVID-19 was meant to start a remote work revolution in Japan — that didn't happen
A lack of digital infrastructure and an archaic corporate culture that values long working hours and face-to-face meetings is slowing down the nation’s push toward working remotely.
Humanitarian organizations in Japan have said they are determined to continue support for Afghanistan despite deteriorating security and logistics issues following the Taliban's takeover.
COVID-19 tracker: Cases continue downward trend as Tokyo reports under 600 new infections
LDP hopefuls vow to introduce nuclear fusion and small modular reactors
Taro Kono and Fumio Kishida open to holding Japan-North Korea summit
COVID-19 in focus as LDP hopefuls make their case in wide-ranging debate
Taro Kono seen by 49% of LDP members as most fit to be next PM, poll says
Tropical Storm Chanthu downgraded after injuring at least six
Candidates to lead Japan say fiscal reconstruction target may have to be postponed
All four contenders in the LDP's presidential election said the government’s goal may have to be delayed to prioritize resuscitating an economy ravaged by the pandemic.
Palm oil giant’s industry-beating ESG score hides razed forests
Casinos and Evergrande crises renew worries over China stocks
Are economists to blame for climate inaction?
Kremlin foes accuse Google and Apple of bowing to censorship
Shinsei Bank decides to launch defense against SBI's takeover
Approximately 10 million people have been diagnosed with the degenerative — and incurable — brain disorder in China, which accounts for approximately a quarter of the world's cases.
Malaysia's Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction
Australia had 'deep and grave concerns' over French subs, prime minister says
Hong Kong elite selects powerful new 'patriots only' committee
The hidden agenda behind the deal France called a betrayal
'Burned out': Philippine nurses battle COVID-19 and resignations
North Korea’s work at uranium plant points to missile buildup
In escalation over submarine deal, France recalls envoys from U.S. and Australia
A diplomatic source in France said it was the first time Paris had recalled its own ambassadors in this way.
The scientist and the AI-assisted, remote-control killing machine
French break-up a blow to Biden's China-focused alliance rebuilding
SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew splashes down off Florida
Girls excluded from returning to high schools in Afghanistan
Study rewrites understanding of modern Japan's genetic ancestry
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
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
Efforts to decentralize Japan have a long history
