Leniency for Tamotsu Shiiki reflects country’s prejudices against young victims of sexual violence, observers say.

TOKYO — Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet United States President Donald Trump on a visit to America this week, ...

The Russian naval voyage came after the Russian military sent four bombers, which are capable of launching nuclear missiles, ...

Japan's Sumitomo Corp on Tuesday raised its net profit forecast by 6 per cent for the fiscal year through March as stronger ...

Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp on Tuesday raised its net profit forecast for the fiscal year through March to 560 ...

China is relaxing its visa restrictions after five years, for UK travellers, with the opportunity to travel to China visa-free for up to 10 days - but there is one requirement ...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is forging key alliances in Japan and South Korea to drive enterprise growth. This and more in today’s ...

Japan is launching it's first-ever double-decker sleeper bus with seats that flatten out for passengers travelling between ...

Two former Japan Airlines pilots were suspended from flying by the Japanese transport ministry on Tuesday for excessive ...

Stocks across Asia-Pacific were mostly up. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong closed up 2.83% to 20,789.96. Japan’s benchmark ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and ...

Saitama have been asked to refrain from non-essential use of water, like taking baths. Read more at straitstimes.com.