Under Abenomics and the BOJ's monetary policy, employment rose more than under any other Japanese government in the 21st century.

But nearly five months into 2024, some government officials are quietly wondering why the looming risk of AI hasn’t, apparently, played out. Even as voters in Indonesia and Pakistan have gone to the ...

One firm that provides such a service saw the highest-ever number of requests following the long Golden Week holiday.

While some of its members wish to further the cooperation, others might prefer to work with opposition parties considered more moderate or right wing.

While the figure is lower than a previous projection, the latest estimate still showed a steady growth in the number of people with dementia.

Including April, the world's average temperature was the highest on record for a 12-month period — 1.61 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period.

He played an essential role in shaping the country’s messaging as leadership transferred to Kim Jong Il, and helped in the ...

China has accused the Philippines of reneging on a 'gentlemen's agreement' concerning activities in the South China Sea.

He fired a single shot during an altercation with another driver after their cars nearly collided at an intersection in the city of Chofu, western Tokyo.

Last month, the Genkai town assembly approved a petition submitted by local business groups asking for the survey request to be accepted.

Toyota said Wednesday that it enjoyed a record net profit of ¥4.94 trillion ($31.9 billion) in the year to March on revenues of ¥45.1 trillion, which was also an all-time high. But the world's largest ...

The 19-year-old from Tokyo is ranked near the top of the third tier for the upcoming summer tournament.