The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

A new defense agreement between Tokyo and Manila is boosting military cooperation between the two countries as they face ...

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll ...

China on Sunday sharply criticised Japan over recent comments on Taiwan, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi calling Tokyo’s stance ...

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Japan had sent a “shocking” and dangerous signal on Taiwan, warning Tokyo had crossed a ...

Japan's defense minister, visiting a military base close to Taiwan, said plans to deploy missiles to the post were on track as tensions smolder between Tokyo and Beijing over the East Asian island.

Weeks after Takaichi’s speech, it was revealed record numbers of victims are seeking compensation for overwork in Japan.

Japan's Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices ...

The Japanese leader only sleeps two to four hours a night—and has personally pledged to ditch work-life balance in favor of ...

Japan is in the midst of a wave of deadly bear attacks with seven people killed and 88 others mauled in the deadliest month ...

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