As she turns 60, Empress Masako has spent half of her life as a member of the imperial family and continues in the active role of...
Putin's new loyalty pledge law is a case of "shooting one's self in the foot" and will only succeed in isolating Russia further in international society.
COVID-19 spread worldwide because of the secrecy of China. Don't let that happen again as new pathogens are causing the fresh wave of respiratory infections.
Osprey aircraft play a critical role in the defense of Japan. So while investigating the recent crash and halting its deployment we must not neglect deterrence.
70% of visitors to Japan stay in Greater Tokyo, Osaka (including Kyoto), and Nagoya. Measures to spread out tourists and protect residents are urgently needed.
Deep fakes created by generative AI can prevent people from making decisions based on normal information, and therefore undermine the foundations of democracy.
Strong steps are needed by COP28 to reduce GHG emissions. Japan's high-efficiency technology could pave the way for reductions of an order of magnitude scale.
Toxic compounds were found in gummies. However, regulation won't be effective if, every time a designation is made, a new synthetic drug is introduced.
Iranian-funded Houtis hijacked the Japanese-operated ship. Tokyo must now use its influence with Iran to end such terrorism.
The court ignored the facts, previous settlements, and international law as it sought to bypass the Seoul government to punish Japan in the comfort women saga.
North Korea covets satellite technology to monitor US and other military movements and possibly to facilitate nuclear and non-nuclear missile attacks.
Emperor Naruhito and other members of the imperial family spent time with diverse Japanese people at the Autumn Garden Party in Akasaka and other events.