Hawaiian-born Akebono, the first foreign-born yokozuna, fueled a sumo boom in the 1990s with his rivalry against brothers Takanohana and Wakanohana.
Despite often not being given due credit, Prime Minister Kishida and his administration have realized several transformative economic and security reforms.
Critics' threats of violence against the publisher and sellers of "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters" stifle free speech.
Microsoft pledges $2.9 billion for AI initiatives in Japan, aligning with Tokyo's push for enhanced computing power as part of its national priorities.
'One China' means different things to Taiwan and China. Professor Watanabe examines why that is with perspectives from inside Taiwan, China, Japan and the US.
In an exclusive interview as PM Kishida heads to Washington, Noriyuki Shikata, Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs shares key themes and takeaways to look for.
When there's talk of a restructuring US-Japan force coordination, it conjures up images of a joint headquarters focused on defending Japan. What can we expect?
America's Taiwan Relations Act has flaws, but Japan's lack of comparable legislation leaves its people and territory vulnerable in a Taiwan contingency.
At a press conference amid North Korean signals and buildup for the Japan-US Summit, Takuya Yokota discusses hopes for bringing home the abductions victims.
The new policy paves the way for stronger negotiations with North Korean leaders for the return of all abductees while some of their parents are still...
"I'm honored to have set such a lasting benchmark and equally thrilled for Kaori's incredible accomplishment," three-time world champion Peggy Fleming said.
Rahm Emanuel says Japan is now a full security partner. He discusses expectations for the April Summit, including investments in tech and education, and gender.