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In the 1980s and ’90s, Taiwan’s eel industry was thriving, fueled by Japan’s appetite for unagi. But those days are gone.

Just over a week before a momentous leadership change at the Bank of Japan, investors are gearing up for the seemingly inevitable end to a ...

Japan's government has made tackling its falling birthrate a top priority, but with few women involved in official debate on the issue, some are making ...

The billionaire defended his controversial pay model for Twitter, claiming that any social media platform that didn't follow suit would fail because they would be ...

The launch comes after the agency in charge of the family's affairs struggled with scandals and sharp, often slanderous, online reaction over former Princess Mako's ...

Although China already has protested the visit, several people familiar with the matter say they believe China’s response may be more muted than earlier feared.

Republicans mostly condemned the prosecution as politically motivated. But subtleties in the pronouncements reveal the fear within the Republican Party of criticizing the ex-president.

The agency, under the direct supervision of the prime minister, will tackle a wide range of challenges, including the perilously low birthrate, child abuse and ...

The reserve power supply capacity ratio in the Tokyo area in July could drop to 3%, the lowest level for maintaining stable supply, if an ...

When announcing his leadership team in February, Sato said he intends to take a bolder and faster "EV first” approach, promising to overhaul battery production ...

Two artists and fashion designers reflect on a deep dive into Japanese culture through the lens of fashion.

As Hokkaido looks to promote responsible, community-based tourism centered on Ainu culture and traditions, questions remain as to who stands to gain.

The joke's on the naysayers: The idol-pop band of pranksters goes global with a world tour.

Most people in the country don't wear helmets when zipping off to work or buying groceries. But that might change thanks to a revised section ...

The measures aimed at reversing Japan’s declining birthrate include beefing up child care allowances and expanding scholarships for college education.

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have touted the opening of their new home, Es Con Field Hokkaido, as the dawning of a new generation.

Tanaka has rarely had the opportunity to start on opening day in Japan, twice because of his participation in the WBC and also because he ...

Requests for customers to sanitize their hands or have their temperatures taken are largely based on guidelines created by industries and will likely be less ...

Any indication of a shift in the "yield curve control" program could trigger a massive bond selloff, leaving some economists predicting that an end to ...

Ohtani didn't get a decision in the game despite leaving with a 1-0 lead after six innings, during which he limited the A's to two ...

The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition.

Fear of greenwashing has hamstrung the growing market, with data suggesting fewer offsets are being claimed against emitters’ carbon footprints.

The Tokyo government last month approved a plan to demolish and rebuild Jingu Stadium, as well as cut down hundreds of trees, as part of ...

Dortmund sit one point clear of Bayern but face their title rivals at Munich's Allianz Arena, which has been a graveyard for their aspirations.

Just when Republicans were beginning to believe that Trump was vulnerable if he ran a campaign about his grievances, an indictment gives him no reason ...

Tokyo’s move follows months of lobbying by the U.S. to get Japan to join it in tightening shipments of semiconductor tools to China.

The British government views membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as a boost for economic growth and geopolitical relations.

The vote seals a major change in the European security architecture after militarily nonaligned Finland and Sweden sought NATO membership following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Initial reviews of “Sisters in Yellow” say the hefty book is a fast read that leaves an almost painful impression.

Trump is the first former U.S. president to be indicted.