Japan Times

Since the peak of the capital's largest wave of infections, many unvaccinated people have stayed away from places where the virus can spread more easily, ...

Maegashira Myogiryu's loss to new sekiwake Meisei ensured the grand champion of the Emperor's Cup before he contested his final bout on Day 15 at ...

Vietnam knows that the unpredictable giant China will always be there while the U.S. and its allies presence in the region is fickle and fleeting.

A delta-driven surge in COVID-19 cases is coming to a faster-than-expected end, but experts believe another wave of infections may be around the corner.

Taro Kono, the only contender who has pushed for phasing out nuclear power, went against his leadership rivals and said Japan should pivot away from ...

The outgoing PM's remarks come as the health ministry has begun reviewing the condition of the nation's health care system in preparation for a possible ...

Although COVID-19 patients develop neutralizing antibodies after recovering, much remains unknown, including how long immunity lasts.

Family members have been demanding that the immigration agency disclose two weeks' worth of security camera footage showing the 33-year-old's final days and clarify her ...

The U.S. is focusing on an intensifying competition with China via "Quad" summits and the AUKUS partnership, but the White House may need to be ...

High-stakes graft has exploded in China as politically connected capitalists ply politicians with lavish bribes in exchange for lucrative privileges.

The formidable duo will be a significant asset for SoftBank should it manage to earn a spot in the Pacific League's Climax Series.

The former LDP policy chief appears to be moving ahead of his three rivals when it comes to earning votes from LDP lawmakers, according to ...

The LDP leadership candidate took an active role in the development of J. League side Shonan Bellmare, winning his own fans on the way.

A crackdown on power consumption is being driven by rising demand for electricity and surging coal and gas prices as well as strict targets from ...

The deal comes two weeks after Biden called Xi in frustration over Beijing’s move to link progress on climate change with other demands, including Meng’s ...

In order to create an asset management system that meets global standards, Japan must drastically change its employment practices.

The 20-year-old's status was confirmed by Samurai Blue head coach Hajime Moriyasu, who is in Europe observing Japan's players ahead of his squad selection.

After years of attempting to regulate clubs via the FFP system, UEFA is shifting to a "luxury tax" resembling the salary caps used by U.S. ...

New Zealand and South Africa meet again next week on the Gold Coast to close out this year's Rugby Championship and Foster is setting his ...

The Ukrainian became just the third boxer after Evander Holyfield David Haye to win both the cruiserweight and heavyweight world titles following a unanimous decision.