In Japan's July 20 upper house election, a number of political parties have pledged restrictions and tighter measures for ...

TOKYO -- Gov. Yuriko Koike warned against "hate speech and tendencies toward exclusion," when asked about campaign ...

When politicians continue to stoke public alarm toward foreigners, they risk spreading xenophobic sentiment throughout ...

Anti-inflation measures proposed by the ruling parties look unappealing to voters, with their effect seen as unclear, leaving ...

Interest in prenatal testing to check on the condition of the fetus during pregnancy is growing in Japan, but expectant ...

A matchmaking service focused on the western Japan LGBT community has proved a success since its launch some three years ago, ...

With the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament set to open Sunday, a medical center near the competition venue has taken possession of ...

Coordinators for international relations from around the world are responsible for international exchange activities across ...

A man died early on the morning of July 12 in the Hokkaido town of Fukushima after being attacked by a bear, the Mainichi ...

Japan has demanded China stop flying its fighter jets abnormally close to Japanese intelligence-gathering aircraft, which it ...

As the mercury soars in Japan, the World Exposition in Osaka has moved into full gear to beat the summer heat, with firms ...

Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. is in the final stages of talks to supply its U.S.-made pickup trucks to rival ...