Public health officials in Japan say the average weekly number of influenza patients per medical institution has hit a record high.

The Biden administration’s blocking of Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel isn’t only misguided. It has also rattled Tokyo and risks straining relations with one of Ame

Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued warnings about annually. Eating mochi on and around the New Year

Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat.

China and Japan are two of Asia’s most powerful nations and the region’s biggest trading partners. Yet centuries of intense rivalry mean their economic embrace can never be taken for granted. Disputes can flare up for all kinds of reasons,

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

Japan recorded 2,663 traffic fatalities in 2024, dipping slightly from the previous year, the National Police Agency (NPA) announced on Jan.

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Good luck booking a guide this spring, but travelers who are willing to try something new will find value in luxury hotels and a weak yen.

The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka are suffering from overcrowding. If current trends are unsustainable, where should people go instead?

TOKYO -- Stocks in marine shipping companies fell across the board in Tokyo on Thursday, as reports of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plans for universal tariffs spurred investor concern over global cargo movements.