Police in Nagoya have arrested a 50-year-old woman on suspicion of killing a 59-year-old man by stabbing him in the back. According to police, Ayano Ito, of unknown occupation, is accused of stabbing ...

South Koreans began turning out in record numbers for early voting on Thursday in the country's snap presidential polls set to take place next week, election commission data showed, as both of the ...

Japan's top court has rejected an appeal by a Japanese-born U.S. citizen challenging the constitutionality of the country's ban on dual citizenship, finalizing lower court rulings. The decision by the ...

Ever since matcha began to boom in popularity around the globe, green tea lovers from overseas have had Uji in Kyoto on their bucket list. This region is renowned for its top-quality matcha, and one ...

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Japan has long held a cultural ideal of “enduring hardship” (我慢, gaman), especially in the workplace. This often means pushing through stress, exhaustion or emotional pain rather than speaking up.

From commuting to work and picking up groceries to cycling Japan’s scenic national routes, bikes are a popular and practical way to get around. Even if you don’t own one, Japan’s many bike-sharing ...

Police in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of fatally stabbing his 72-year-old mother at their home. According to police, Satoshi Saito called 119 at ...

President Donald Trump's administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants as the State Department prepares to expand ...

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several ...

The University of Tokyo said Monday it is considering temporarily accepting international students from Harvard University if they are affected by the U.S. government's move to bar them from studying ...