As it stands, Japan's constitution does not contain any provisions for national defense or the eventuality of an emergency. The Diet cannot put these off.
A photojournalist discovers eight guardrails on the side of the road, inexplicably arranged in a triangle and seemingly guarding nothing.
Combining art, nature, and technology, the Art Aquarium presents an early summer exhibition featuring 5,000 goldfish and artwork by a renowned flower artist.
Tourists flocking to Japan are coming to experience Japanese culture instead of shopping, boosting new businesses in the tourism industry.
In early May, many gathered at Toyama Bay to catch firefly squid, which had surfaced near the shore in unusually large numbers during spawning season.
In an interview, Hisatoshi Katayama talks about Sumitomo Realty & Development's optimism in India and investment of around ¥700 billion in the country's development.
US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel explains why actions by China and North Korea make absorbing the April 13 lessons from Israel necessary for collective deterrence.
A new overtime cap on truck drivers could stagnate Japan's logistics systems. While automated transportation could help, more effective measures are needed.
Before recruiting foreign workers to address Japan's labor shortage, the government must explain its plans for integrating immigrants both socially and legally.
The influx of immigrants to Kawaguchi highlights residents' worries about maintaining law and order as the population diversifies. Readers share their views.
On February 8, the 21-year-old Fujii achieved another milestone in his status as the undisputed champion of the Reiwa generation, before losing on February 10.
Giant signs have been set up in Tokyo's famous Shibuya Ward telling people not to come for Halloween this year.