The Japanese government is looking to expand its electronic visa services system to streamline application procedures for foreign visitors amid a resurgence of tourism after the end of ...

Cambridge, Britain, Sept. 23 (Jiji Press)--Toshiba Corp. opened a commercial hub in the British city of Cambridge on Friday to step up its effort to promote quantum technology. The Japanese tech ...

Since 1963, NHK’s taiga dramas, or annual year-long historical series, have been a staple of Japanese television. Constantly battling competition from commercial channels, this year NHK has ...

Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning on concern that the U.S. Federal Reserve will prolong its policy of monetary tightening, while the 10-year Japanese government bond yield hit its highest level in 10 ...

New York, Sept. 20 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday Russia's aggression against Ukraine has exacerbated concerns of a "rule of lawlessness" around the world. Speaking ...

Tokyo, Sept. 19 (Jiji Press)--Four people are unconscious and in critical condition in an accident that occurred at a ...

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has undergone surgery on his right elbow, the club said Tuesday. Ohtani was shut down for the season after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in ...

The United States has abandoned efforts to include anti-whaling language in its Indo-Pacific trade pact following fierce opposition from Japan, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

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Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Wednesday morning, tracking an overnight fall on Wall Street, as a cautious mood prevailed ahead of the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the ...

Hou Yu-ih, the mayor of New Taipei City and presidential candidate of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party, called for deterrence, dialogue and de-escalation to promote cross-strait peace ...

A survey found that the average monthly income for Japanese students aged 15 to 19 fell by ¥2,318 year on year. In July 2023, SMBC Consumer Finance conducted a survey of students aged 15 to 19 to ...