The order was later retracted but North Korean missile provocations are escalating, with launches of an unprecedented frequency near Japan.
Megumi was last seen in Japan 46 years ago. In a final push to bring the abductees home, their families had to make a difficult concession...
Japan's recent decision to buy Russian oil at above $60 a barrel, and India's continuing purchases, underline some of the hard truths about energy security.
The IPCC warns of the dire consequences of global warming. But for Japan, energy diversification — including clean coal technology — is a lifeline.
China has been the focus of Germany's Asia policy. Expect China to go on the offensive to frustrate greater Germany-Japan cooperation.
The Japanese leader pledged further support to Ukraine in the form of non-lethal weapons, as well as in the fields of energy, and reconstruction.
Before the rise of individualism, Japan was a "children's paradise." The key to reversing depopulation can be found in the Japanese people's own history.
Critics are wrong to say Mr Kishida gives too much attention to Ukraine. Instead his powerful advocacy of the rules-based international order deserves applause.
Sri Lanka counts Japan as its second largest lender and the shutdown of Mitsubishi operations in the financially embattled country is viewed as a major setback.
This well-researched study explores the gap between expectations of a leisurely life in rural Japan, its reality, and one’s relationship with society.
January 24 — Mori Building announced the opening of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, the fourth tower of the Toranomon Hills area project, this autumn 2023.
With predictions of rising inflation, trade unions say workers deserve a 5% pay rise. Meanwhile, BOJ reviews monetary policy against the threat of recession.