East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced Tuesday that the penguin mascot beloved for 25 years as the face of its Suica ...

A provision requiring people with gender identity disorder to alter the appearance of their genitals before being able to ...

The government has begun considering adding unmanned aerial vehicles, ship hull components and three other items to the list ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in the Diet on Monday that she would “refrain” from making remarks about possible Taiwan ...

Over 3,000 athletes are scheduled to compete in the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, which will open on Saturday. With all events set ...

State minister for foreign affairs Ayano Kunimitsu on Monday retracted and apologized for a post she made on X accusing ...

A new facility focused on Pokémon, “PokéPark KANTO,” will open inside the Yomiuriland amusement park on Feb. 5, 2026, Yomiuri ...

U.S. video streaming giant Netflix is set to usher visitors into the worlds of “One Piece” and other popular programs with ...

The carpeted hallway stretches on straight ahead. Antique-style lamps line the walls, casting a gentle light on the ceiling ...

Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, with tech shares leading the advance after Wall Street peers rallied overnight ...

A new candidate fielded by Sanseito secured the most votes in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward assembly election held on Sunday, ...

The COP30 climate summit opened on Monday with the U.N. climate chief urging countries to cooperate rather than battle over ...