The likes of Governor Temaki and leftist groups oppose an evacuation plan despite the threat of an armed crisis in Sakishima Islands and Okinawa Prefecture.
Certification irregularities for vehicle models prompted action by Japan's transport ministry, impacting major automakers including Toyota and Mazda.
A Hong Kong court convicted 14 individuals who wanted to introduce universal suffrage and democratic elections for the LegCo chief executive and members.
Japan's rich maritime history reflects its foreign and security policies, from 19th-century imperial ambitions to the establishment of modern trade routes.
Defense Minister Minoru Kihara was supportive of the Philippines and South Korea while also warning of many security concerns between Japan and China.
"Unoha," a Noh play banned for three centuries until the 1990s, was staged at Cape Udozaki, where its story about the birth of Emperor Jimmu's father...
If New Caledonia becomes independent and adopts a pro-China stance, the international supply chain and military balance would be destroyed.
After entering the final round three strokes off the pace, Yuka Saso, 22, finished strong to become the youngest player to win the US Women's Open...
The Tiananmen Square protests followed a long tradition in Asia but the violent clampdown on academic freedom and open public debate keeps its wounds fresh.
Yaeko Taguchi was abducted in 1978, vanishing while leaving behind one-year-old son Koichiro. A decade later came the confession of a North Korean spy.
Providing a safe refuge for children, post-COVID kodomo shokudo cafeterias have broadened their mission with community support. Our student reporter explains.
China's economy is deteriorating. Japan must take into account Beijing's real intentions in pursuing a free trade agreement, and act more prudently.