Under Japanese law, sterilization surgery for women can be performed only when specific health risks are present.

Mieko Kawakami’s noir-y novel follows a group of powerless young women working in Tokyo’s 1990s nightlife.

While government officials deny the possibility of an immediate Self-Defense Forces deployment, U.S. calls for support mean discussions are...

Dignitaries, including Irish Ambassador Damien Cole (second left) are seen at the start of the 30th Saint Patrick's Day event in Tokyo's Omo...

Dignitaries, including Irish Ambassador Damien Cole (second left) are seen at the start of the 30th Saint Patrick's Day event in Tokyo's Omo...

During the weekend's Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo, Asia-Pacific nations agreed to $57 billion in deals with American companie...

This was the first such briefing session related to the possible choice of Minamitorishima island as a final disposal site.

Senior members of groups linked to the Yamaguchi-gumi and Sumiyoshi-kai crime syndicates were among those arrested.

Tokyo stocks fell Thursday, hurt by surging oil futures as the International Energy Agency's decision to conduct its largest stockpile relea...

While Tokyo is becoming a test bed for the world’s leading robotaxi ventures, Japan is lagging when it comes to regulatory framework for aut...

Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) and its affiliated audiovisual content market TIFFCOM have unveiled dates for their 2026 editio...

Bad Bunny made his Asia debut at Spotify’s Billions Club in Japan.Fresh from his headline performance at Super Bowl LX, the 31-year-...

Japan relies on the Middle East for around 95% of its crude supplies, with roughly 70% shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Both fighters are unbeaten and the long-anticipated bout is expected to create huge interest in Japan and beyond.