US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile, which coincided with his talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Seoul on Monday.

The first cherry blossoms this year in Japan have been observed in Okinawa Prefecture. Weather officials say they confirmed that flowers were in bloom on a benchmark cherry tree of the hikanzakura ...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has indicated he is willing to discuss political and social security reforms with opposition parties.

Economists predict that Japan's economy will grow more than 1 percent in inflation-adjusted terms in fiscal 2025. They see ...

Japan is bracing for the threat of high tariffs as Donald Trump becomes United States president in the coming weeks.

Firefighters in Tokyo held their annual New Year's event on Monday, showcasing traditional firefighting skills and conducting a drill to prepare for a possible major earthquake.

A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan. The castle is designated as a national treasure.

Japanese golfer Matsuyama Hideki clinched his 11th career PGA Tour victory at the season-opening event on Sunday in the US ...

The Japan Coast Guard says North Korea has fired what may be a ballistic missile. The announcement was made at 5 minutes past ...

Join Chef Harada Annabell Seiko for a cooking class in Tokyo's chic Kagurazaka district. Master two comforting dishes, made ...

Higher temperatures may trigger avalanches and cause snow to fall off roofs in the Tohoku region and other parts of Japan ...

A toll aimed at easing traffic congestion has been launched in New York City. It is the first such program to be introduced in the United States. Toll collection began on Sunday.