Made in advance, cold "sōmen" noodles are a tried-and-true way to get through summer's peak without sacrificing flavor.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine, apparently to prioritise diplomatic relations with Chi...

Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.

Japanese crime, mystery and horror have hit their stride with English readers, offering a complement and counterpoint to "healing fiction."

AP —  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made his first visit to the Kuril Islands, a Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that...

President Lee Jae-myung pledged to "broaden the scope of cooperation for mutual benefit and work together to address shared challenges."

Those paying respects early Saturday included Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi — a regular visitor — and senior members of the ruling Liber...

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Saturday prayed at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian neighbors as a symbol of the...

Despite a thin-is-beautiful aesthetic dominating popular beauty trends in Japan, the Strongirls Japan powerlifting group takes a more muscul...

Japan's Nikkei index rose on Friday, extending its weekly gains, after weaker-than-expected U.S. producer price data eased pressure for an i...

Hosts India take on Japan in their opening match of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Friday. Follow the India vs Japan Group D mat...

Among some of the measures are summer shifts that avoid the hottest time of the day, air-conditioned rest areas for employees and stickers t...

Released July 24, "Kiss n Tell" is a departure from the K-pop girl group's signature heavy bass and electronic dance music sound.

The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.

Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.