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Speaking to reporters in Kyoto, Ishiba said there has been progress in negotiations, pointing to discussions on trade expansion, nontariff m...

The airport in Chiba Prefecture, which services Tokyo, will see the number of its annual landing and takeoff slots jump to 500,000 from the...

The emperor arrived in Saitama on Saturday for a two-day visit, where he inspected a research institute on tea, a local specialty, and a spe...

Japan has offered cooperation in shipbuilding as a bargaining chip in its tariff negotiations with the United States.

As modern pentathlon takes on a Japanese flavor with a "Sasuke"-inspired event, Ayumu Saito is working to raise the sport’s profile in Japan...

The latest attacks come as the two sides pursue their biggest prisoner swap since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The Timberwolves pulled within 2-1 in the best-of-seven series, with Game 4 coming up Monday night.

While a lot remains unknown about how microplastics affect our health, scientists in Japan and around the world broadly agree there's an urg...

The ultimate fate of the three who were blamed for the accident remains unclear, but leader Kim Jong Un has a history of making examples out...

The Kansai Pavilion offers numerous experiences to allow visitors to understand the rich history and culture of the region.

Stina Blackstenius' second-half strike on the counterattack was a just reward for Arsenal's superb display in the Champions League final.

Driving with impeccable judgement, pace and purpose, the 25-year-old British driver became the first to ever go under 70 seconds around the...

The pitching session is the next step in Ohtani's recovery from the right ulnar collateral ligament surgery he underwent in the fall of 2023...

Seicho Matsumoto’s mystery novella is based on 1974’s “Beppu 300 million yen insurance murder.”

Hampered yet inspired by the strict regulations for new brewers, a growing breed of sake producers are making the beverage on their own crea...

The newest dining destination in the Futako-Tamagawa neighborhood offers everything from South Asian curries to smash burgers.

Capture the comforting flavors of the season with the classic pairing of the delicate fish with rice.

The dissident filmmaker's "Un Simple Accident" tells the tale of five Iranians confronted with a man they believed tortured them in jail.

A member of the film festival's jury, the "Succession" star believes at a moment when truth is under assault, film matters more than ever.

Director Koji Fukada’s new film, "Love on Trial," explores Japan’s idol industry and the contracts that ban young women from dating.

The ruling bloc will back the CDP's amendment, which includes a plan to raise basic pension benefits.

NGO's argue that the focus should shift from pursuing boat drivers to prosecuting criminal organizations.

Thousands of small and midsize makers of auto parts in Japan, including suppliers for Toyota and Nissan, are facing a crisis as U.S. tariffs...

The boy allegedly conspired with other suspects to defraud a man from Mie Prefecture who was on a business trip to the U.S. state of Oregon.

The automaker will also expand procurement of U.S.-made vehicle parts, including batteries for hybrid vehicles.