A reporter from the Kanagawa Shimbun newspaper was expelled from a regular press conference held by the right-wing populist ...

A dog owner whose pet died in a fire at a veterinary hospital in Tokyo filed a lawsuit Aug. 4 demanding 3 million yen (about ...

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he wants to convey a message that underscores the need for Japan to remember the ...

Bandai Co.'s digital pet Tamagotchi, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, is experiencing a new wave of ...

Experts are emphasizing the importance of vigilant supervision to prevent accidents at swimming pools after a 6-year-old boy ...

Tokyo stocks fell Monday, with the Nikkei index briefly diving over 2 percent, fueled by concerns over a U.S. economic ...

"Funabashi pears" produced in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, were shipped for the first time this season on July 28 ...

Australia is expected to decide this week on whether to partner with Japan or Germany in building its new fleet of general ...

Tokyo stocks dropped sharply Monday morning, with the Nikkei index briefly falling over 2 percent, hurt by steep Wall Street ...

Naomi Osaka advanced to the National Bank Open quarterfinals Sunday with the second-fastest victory of her career, routing ...

Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Monday, with the Nikkei index briefly falling over 2 percent, hit by steep losses on Wall ...