On January 23, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae dissolved the Diet and called for a Lower House election on February 8.

The crack of the bat. The growing crescendo of cheers as the ball flew over the outfield fence. The flashing lights in ...

Panda diplomacy has a long history in China, dating back more than 1,300 years. Historical records show that the Empress Wu ...

Japanese panda fans have seen their beloved pandas return to China over the past decades, but bidding farewell to beloved ...

Panda fans flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Sunday to say goodbye to its star attractions - two giant pandas, who will be ...

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life ...

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, earlier admitted to killing Abe in July 2022 as the former prime minister was giving a campaign speech ...

A record number of tourists flocked to Japan in 2025, officials said Tuesday, despite a steep fall in Chinese visitors in ...

After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, recovery in Japan was not only about rebuilding roads, homes, and infrastructure; it was also about rebuilding lives. It was also about helping children grow up ...

Touring Japan’s bullet train feels like stepping into a transportation system that is decades ahead of the rest of the world. From the moment you enter the station, everything runs with precision, ...

Japan's Gifu Prefecture offers a quieter travel experience away from the overtourism of major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Located two hours from Tokyo by bullet train, Gifu is known for its charming ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...