The Tokyo High Court rules constitutional a 1.98 vote disparity in last year's Lower House election.

Tourists on an ice breaker off Hokkaido set out on the season's first drift ice viewing trip.

A woman files suit against the Japanese government for damages over her forced sterilization as a teenager under a defun...

A government draft bill to cut secondhand smoke exposure will restrict use of e-cigarettes but offers an out for small e...

The Japan Meteorological Agency says Mt. Zao could erupt and raises the volcanic alert level restricting access to the v...

Meat lovers come from far and wide to try northern Japan's giant pork chop.

The Financial Services Agency hits Coincheck virtual currency exchange with an improvement order after more than 530 mil...

This summer Prince and Princess Akishino plan to visit Hawaii and Princess Mako is eyeing making her last overseas trip ...

A massive expo in Bangkok billed as "the biggest all-Japan event in Asia" attracts crowds of visitors seeking a taste of...

An All Nippon Airways jet decked out with a special design for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games enters into service...