With growing foreign interest in sumo, travel services and venues in Osaka are teaming up to offer new ways of experiencing this ancient Japanese sport.
Global competition in perovskite solar cells, which are more flexible and lighter than silicon-based cells, has surged since their invention in Japan in 2009.
China used the inauguration of the new Taiwan President Lai Ching-te as "a pretext for provocative and coercive measures."
Regional tensions rise as China conducts massive military exercises near Taiwan. Japanese officials advocate for dialogue and peace amid mounting concerns.
Beijing's reaction to Lai Ching-te's inauguration shows how vital Taiwan is in shaping Asia's future and beyond. Japan must do its part to keep China in...
A new essay recalls Mao Zedong's "Five-Antis," explaining the CCP's concerted bid to tighten Xi Jinping's control of the country.
The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi can lead to domestic unrest if his successor is installed through a farce election.
Playing gritty defense, Hiroshima forced 14 turnovers and held a 24-6 edge in points from turnovers in a bounce-back win over Ryukyu in the B.League Finals.
Newly promoted komusubi Onosato, who went 12-3 in the Summer Basho, has contended in every tournament since his January debut in the elite division.
Yokoyama became the oldest jockey to win a JRA G1 race at age 56 with ninth pick Danon Decile's two-length triumph over Tokyo Yushun favorite Justin...
With a series-opening victory at Yokohama Arena, the Ryukyu Golden Kings are one win away from capturing back-to-back titles in the B.League Finals.
Journalist Masami Abe was one of the first to link odd disappearances along the coast of Japan to young people abducted to North Korea. Here is...