The question can be a difficult one for many, particularly those with religious beliefs that might not conform with how death is traditional...

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Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged will be eligible for up to ¥3 million in aid to cover costs for hous...

Japan's writing system allows a user to convey a complex thought within a single 140-character post, making the platform far more expressive...

The proposed requirements have left many angry, anxious and unable to plan for the future, with some reconsidering whether they can remain i...

As Japan depends on overseas sources for critical goods such as energy and food, its shipbuilding industry is essential to the country's eco...

Last week’s attempt to boost the sagging yen wasn’t the first time the U.S. and Japan took such joint action, but the way they did it reveal...

Increasing tree coverage in Japanese cities could have myriad benefits as the planet warms. But canopy coverage in Tokyo and beyond is heade...

While Japanese baseball has long been plagued by an inability, or intransigence, to market itself outside of Japan, Pacific League Marketing...

Ito's dazzling runs, neat chip kicks and snappy passing kept the Wallabies guessing right to the end.

As disputes between customers and firms arise, the ministry plans to encourage consumer protection laws through guidelines that clarify reli...

Japan has experienced an ​intense heatwave in ⁠recent weeks, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius ⁠in some ​cities.

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Six people were injured and over 50,000 buildings in Kagoshima and Okinawa were without power as the tropical cyclone tracks toward China...

Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.