Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday pledged in his New Year's address Wednesday to tackle pressing security, economic ...

A growing number of Japanese people appear to be breaking with the country's tradition of sending New Year's greeting cards, ...

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Coveted Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki may meet with one or two more teams before deciding which he wants to sign with in ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito expresses his hope that people will work together to overcome challenges such as natural disasters and rising living costs in his New Year address released.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba overcame his first major hurdle in parliament as head of a minority government but his ...

Tokyo stocks are likely to test new highs in 2025 backed by hopes for an economic recovery with wage growth, but ...

Mizuho Bank says Tuesday that its systems experienced connection disruptions from around 7 a.m., affecting online ...

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama has given himself high marks for a 2024 season with two wins on tour and a difficult but ...

A South Korean court has approved a warrant request from a joint investigation team for the detention of President Yoon Suk ...

There is a Japanese proverb that means making an already strong person or thing even stronger. It is also the title of an NHK ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a letter that relations between their countries ...