The Japanese government on Friday decided to raise single-entry visa fees for foreigners fivefold to 15,000 yen from 3,000 yen beginning in July, marking the first increase since 1978 amid inflation ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been spending more time socializing with senior ruling party members over lunches and dinners in recent months, in an apparent overture to ease internal ...

A fire broke out at an elementary school in Tokyo on Friday, injuring at least one person, but all children and staff were evacuated safely, Japanese media reports said. Thick black smoke billowed ...

Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps commenced the Resolute Dragon field exercise for island defense skills Saturday that will continue through June 30 across the Kyushu region ...

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying his "constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless" after he escalated a diplomatic row by accusing her ...

Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar posted the news of his latest addition on his Instagram account Saturday. “We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in ...

Japan on Thursday welcomed the signing by the United States and Iran of a memorandum of understanding to end their monthslong war in the Middle East, pledging Tokyo's maximum contributions to the ...

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup. Four minutes into stoppage ...

The USGA set up a different golf course at Shinnecock Hills to keep it playable in strong wind. And when the wind subsided late Thursday afternoon, Wyndham Clark looked like he was playing in a ...

The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for understanding and cooperation from the public regarding the need for prompt emergency medical services after a surge in attacks against paramedics this year.

Oil tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz and the United States said it lifted its blockade on Iran on Thursday as an interim deal ‌to end the war took effect, though key issues are still ...

Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Thursday announced the launch of the all-new Kicks in Japan. Nissan said the Kicks has earned strong customer support thanks to its SUV-like presence, refined exterior design, ...