A University of Tokyo Hospital doctor was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of receiving bribes from a medical equipment maker ...

Images of a senior Japanese official appearing to bow before his Chinese counterpart have gone viral on Chinese social media, ...

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday launched discussions on revising Japan's three key security documents, with ...

French Beaujolais Nouveau wine went on sale at midnight Thursday, with the fall tradition in Japan remaining popular despite ...

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The arrival of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at U.N. climate talks on Wednesday was hoped to spur nations to ...

The Nikkei stock index briefly surged over 4 percent Thursday morning as semiconductor-related issues were lifted after a ...

NHK Party political group leader Takashi Tachibana and two others have been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of defaming ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the role of deputy chief Cabinet secretaries in ...

While clinics often serve as primary care providers, some areas in west Japan's Shikoku region are observing a dwindling ...

Efforts to teach young children about sexuality are becoming more prevalent in Japan, as educators and local governments turn ...

A South Korean ferry carrying nearly 270 people ran aground on rocks off the country's southwest coast on Wednesday, leavin ...