A maker of traditional washi craft paper is reinventing itself.

Ehime's governor rebuts the testimony of Prime Minister Abe's former secretary in connection with a cronyism scandal.

Prime Minister Abe welcomes US President Trump's announcement of his first meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ...

Japan's finance minister reiterates his claim that sexual harassment is not a crime.

In Japan, an era name is proclaimed after the ascension of a new emperor.With just a year to go until Emperor Akihito's ...

A ruling party politician sparks controversy saying he wants couples to have at least three children.

The Imperial Household Agency says the silk cultivation tradition will be handed from Empress Michiko to Crown Princess ...