TOKYO -- The high temperature in central Tokyo topped 35 degrees Celsius on July 7, marking the capital's first "extremely ...

Japan's major political parties are offering their visions for Japan in the decades ahead as they prepare for an upper house ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Mongolia on July 6, where they will attend welcome events and visit a memoria ...

With the return to power of U.S. President Donald Trump, who champions an America First policy, international order is being ...

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Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday as investors cautiously waited for developments over U.S. tariffs after President Donald ...

The United States will be sending letters to about 100 small economies as the deadline looms for a 90-day pause on the ...

The popular express train "Panda Kuroshio," designed with a panda theme, will continue to operate. This train runs between ...

Japan's weather agency said Monday it is assessing the possibility of tsunami reaching the country after a large volcanic ...

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Israel's military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen's Houthi rebels, w ...