Japanese and U.S. troops have kicked off one of their largest joint exercises, focusing on defending Japan's southwestern islands

The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she would not rule out the chance of issuing bonds to fund a two-year cut to the country's consumption tax scheduled from April next year.

The head of the ruling coalition's junior partner on Monday reiterated its resolve to seek the passage of a controversial bill to cut

Andrew Koller visited Japan for the first time in 2023. Three years later he bought a home there and plans to use it for vacationing and rentals.

In recent years, opportunities to see throwing games originating from overseas, such as "Mölkky," "Cornhole," and "Kubb," have been increasing in parks, sports festivals, and corporate recreational events.

Twenty-six years since her previous posting to Japan, Corin Robertson has returned, this time as the British ambassador-designate to Japan, the second consecutive woman appointed to the post in Tokyo.