The canine buddy is expected to be the symbol of friendship between Japan and Mongolia.

Three men are arrested for a robbery attempt at a convenience store in flood-stricken Okayama Prefecture.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits flood-hit Okayama Prefecture for inspection.

An evacuation order is downgraded to a recommendation for Fuchu residents in Hiroshima after flooding subsides.

Esports is spreading in Japan, and smartphone games are playing an important role.

Japan's large corporations will hike wages the most since the start of the Abenomics economic stimulus program.

A Japanese man alleged to have taken part in spying on China has been given 12 years in prison.