The Japanese government decided at a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 27 to allocate 5.33 million yen (roughly $33,700) from reserve ...

Chinese media have criticized the hit Japanese spy thriller drama "Vivant," claiming its portrayal of Chinese agents using ...

Yokozuna Hoshoryu said Tuesday his decision on whether to compete at the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament will come do ...

A central Tokyo ward on Tuesday urged condominium developers to ban buyers from reselling their units for five years after ...

An alligator snapping turtle measuring some 80 centimeters in length was captured near the southern end of a swamp in this ...

Tomoya Masaki blasted a walk-off home run as the SoftBank Hawks moved a win away from defending their Japan Series title ...

Japan's former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6(4) in the Pan Pacific Open first round ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a message of condolence to the family of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo ...

Israeli voters delivered a sharp rebuke Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with exit polls indicating voters gave ...

Hotels are springing up around Osaka's Shinsekai district, a neighborhood that once thrived as an entertainment hub for day ...

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Tuesday experts on forest protection from the country's development aid ...

Dohoku Bus Corp. began a reduced weekday schedule on Oct. 27 after more than 10% of its drivers came down with the flu, ...