A survey by a Japanese productivity organization finds the nation's workers are the least productive among G7 nations.

Japan's Transport Ministry moves to establish new alcohol rules for pilots in the wake of multiple drinking-related prob...

SoftBank Group's telecom unit underwhelms despite a record initial public offering as shares fall almost 15% on their fi...

An airport in western Japan debuts a faucet that dispenses crab soup.

Japan marks a record year for tourism, with more than 30 million people visiting the nation for the first time.

The Kuchinoerabu Island volcano erupts, sending smoke 2000 meters in the air.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announces construction of military housing for 188 families on Kunashiri and Eto...