The by-election follows the resignation of Megumi Hirose over allegations public funds were misused. Read more
Even as Ohtani rewrites the record books, Hideki Kuriyama believes he can do more. Read more
Many local governments in Japan are working to send support to Taiwan, which was hit by a major earthquake on Wednesday. Read more
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, already grappling with a political slush funds scandal, has suddenly found itself with two new problems that could cause further political damage. Read more
The industry ministry said on Tuesday it would extend subsidies worth as much as ¥242.9 billion ($1.64 billion) for Bain Capital-backed Kioxia and Western Digital to expand memory chip produ... Read more
On the outskirts of Tono, Iwate Prefecture, I gather with a group of travelers at the head of the short trail leading to a collection of statues known as the Gohyaku Rakan, (also known as th... Read more
