Predictions are that Abe's murder, driven by the shooter's hatred of the Unification Church, will continue to alter the Japanese media's view of religion.
Coming of Age Day is celebrated on the second Monday of January. During these volatile times, both the young and old must learn to value themselves...
PM Fumio Kishida embarked on a world tour to meet with five heads of state in just eight days. What does he hope to achieve, and...
With significant public support, the National Security Strategy tackles defending Japan and reinforcing the Japan-US alliance against an aggressive China.
Proactive diplomacy, for one, requires Prime Minister Kishida to visit Ukraine and assure President Zelenskyy of Japan's continuing support.
With grand champion Terunofuji sidelined with knee injuries, lone ozeki Takakeisho is the tournament's highest-ranked wrestler.
Hiroaki Oyagi led Komazawa to eight Hakone Ekiden titles. He finished his final season at the helm with victories in Japan's three premier college ekiden races.
Our Gen Z contributor lists his picks of music festivals you should consider attending if you want to experience Japan's diverse music scene this year.
Terrible memories of the atomic bombing endure yet predictions are that Japan's national strategy of vigorous diplomacy will show the way to reconciliation.
It's fitting that future legend Pele had a nickname bestowed on him as a child with exactly the same number of letters as the word "goal."
Gamer's World columnist Daniel Robson expects a year of big time videogame releases, events and adaptations, but has muted predictions for new hardware.
Japan has paid inadequate attention to five areas since the end of World War II. But as nations around Japan militarize, predictions are for this to...