Time and time again, the Japan Sumo Association has rejected rising criticism and refused to let female politicians enter the ring, citing tradition.

Pouring rain and a heavy police presence could not scare away Halloween revelers at two popular Tokyo entertainment areas on ...

When asked to write the theme song for a new TV series based on one of his manga, Shotaro Ishinomori (1938–1998) is said to ...

In line with her pledge to strengthen policies on foreign nationals, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will direct ministers to ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Nov. 3 revealed that she has called on Pyongyang to help arrange a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

One week after taking office, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met for the first time with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told U.S. President Donald Trump that Japan is determined to bolster its national security ...

Japan and the United States unveiled a joint investment framework totaling $550 billion (80 trillion yen) on Oct. 28 ...

BANGKOK--Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia as Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged more than 2% to another ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Nov. 1 she has no plans to dissolve the Lower House or call a snap election, saying she has more urgent issues to address first.

President Donald Trump appeared to suggest the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades, ...

Menopause affects men as well, but for women it is generally defined as “the 10-year period.” The symptoms that may appear ...