Delegates from major sports organizations, including senior officials, discussed at the sports ministry on Wednesday the situation regarding broadcasting rights for sporting events at the inaugural ...

The mayor of Hachiman, Kyoto Prefecture, said Thursday that she will go on maternity leave this summer, becoming the first sitting head of a municipality in Japan to do so.

A record six opposition parties were represented during the 45-minute party leaders debate on Wednesday, leading to ...

Steps to combat rising prices fueled by the situation in the Middle East were the main topic of discussion during the ...

Fans flocked to a museum that looks back at the history of Sanrio Co., the company behind Hello Kitty and other globally ...

The government of Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, announced Wednesday that seating in the keep of Okazaki Castle will be available ...

Affordable clothing and accessories worn by members of the Imperial family — such as earrings crafted by artisans affected by ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi returned from a two-day visit to South Korea on Wednesday on a government flight, landing at ...

A key suspect in last week’s high-profile robbery-murder case in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture apparently attempted to flee to ...

Breeding season is underway for harbor seals around Cape Erimo in the town of Erimo, Hokkaido, where adorable pups can now be ...

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged past 61,000 to snap a five-session losing streak on Thursday amid receding ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has held a meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.