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It was the highest level since the launch of Ishiba's administration in October last year.

The 31-year-old, known as "Monster," will defend his undisputed super bantamweight world titles in his first fight outside of Japan since 20...

The tourism promotion event comes as this year marks the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries being establish...

The Canadian convenience store giant and owner of Circle-K has sought to combat skepticism surrounding the deal, most recently with a news c...

An unprecedented second amendment to Japan's budget shows opposition in the Lower House is not the only external pressure to which the gover...

Posco and Hyundai Steel say investments in operations in the U.S. are among their options. Meanwhile, European steel mills warn of a flood o...

Around 40% of respondents in the survey said they were unaware using paid services offered by such sites was illegal, according to the Natio...

The total was the lowest in the past 10 years and fell for the fifth consecutive year, the National Police Agency said.

Violators will be punishable with up to six months' imprisonment or a maximum fine of ¥500,000 ($3,380).

Recall votes could potentially alter the balance of power in the Legislative Yuan in favor of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.

Even a 10% drop in Canadian travelers could cost the United States $2.1 billion in lost spending, the U.S. Travel Association estimated.

Shares rose more than 10% in after-market trade after the announcement.

Christopher Luxon’s center-right government wants more foreign direct investment to boost economic growth ahead of a 2026 election.

He plans to attend a joint Japan-U.S. memorial service on March 29, which would make him the first Japanese prime minister since April 2013...

The operator of the nuclear plant plans to discharge 7,800 tons of treated water containing tritium, a radioactive substance, into the Pacif...

The Crown Prince serves as honorary president of the Expo, which will be held in the city for six months from April 13.

Atletico Madrid came up short in the Champions League after VAR ruled Julian Alvarez's penalty out for a supposed double touch on the ball.

About 60% of the clothes sold in Japan are thrown away, according to the Environment Ministry.

Russia is demanding that Ukraine’s military be massively scaled back as part of any settlement.

The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army took responsibility for the attack. 

“Baby Assassins” director Yugo Sakamoto swaps action for emotion in his coming-of-age film centered on two college roommates with different...

The U.S. tariffs have rattled investor, consumer and business confidence and raised recession fears.

Top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said the two nations would continue to discuss details of the duties, which came into force at mi...

The key issue of the trial was whether he was aware of his daughter's plan to murder the victim in advance.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's accusation describes only a small portion of U.S. rice imported by Japan.