The Japanese government is considering creating a program to support Japanese-language learning and other needs of foreign ...

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, a Tokyo-based public interest incorporated organization, has urged that Japan consider hiring ...

TOKYO -- Three companies managing the copyrights of the hit manga "Saint Seiya" filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court ...

A Japan police advisory panel has proposed the early introduction of remote analysis of smartphones used by anonymous, fluid ...

A panel of experts advising Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) on Sept. 2 called for the early introduction of ...

Two years ago, the 44-year-old became the first Japanese woman to climb all 14 of the world's mountains above 8,000 meters. The achievement came only after a number of setbacks and close calls. On her ...

The local government here will use avatar robots to help children. Some children do not go to school. Some feel strong worry ...

The Imperial Household Agency is considering holding a farewell ceremony for Japan's former Emperor Akihito at the Imperial ...

To create a comfortable and more pleasant working environment throughout the year, the Miyagi Prefectural Government in ...

Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, long known for its reputation as being largely cockroach free, may begin to see ...

Japan's Ministry of Justice has positioned that "voice rights" are subject to legal protection, and in guidelines has ...

The Japanese council for cultural affairs on Thursday selected Hikone Castle, a national treasure, as a candidate for ...