Japan has unexpectedly fallen into a recession after its economy shrank for two quarters in a row. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by a worse-than-expected 0.4% in the last ...

Tokyo, Sept. 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan's ruling and opposition parties broadly agreed Wednesday on measures against inappropriate election posters, including a fine of up to 1 million yen for those ...

A Japanese election campaign wouldn't be complete without official poster boards, which give candidates the chance to show the public their faces and promote their platforms. But some of the ...

These universities in Japan have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Schools were evaluated based on their research performance and ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

American and Japanese middle and high school students gathered here for a weekend of cultural exchanges and entrepreneurial ...

Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry ...

Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday morning in southern Japan, bringing strong winds and high waves to the area, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. According to the agency, the typhoon made ...

A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount ...

Japan’s southern islands were forecast to receive the most rain. The powerful storm has forced flight cancellations and disrupted high-speed rail travel. By Hisako Ueno and Yan Zhuang Typhoon ...

Almost 4 million people in southern Japan were urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday, leaving thousands of residents without power and lashing Kyushu island with hurricane ...