The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

South Korea's tougher stance towards the North under its new conservative president will be welcomed by Tokyo as Japan seeks to boost its military capabilities amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and more broadly in the region, analysts say.

Russia’s foreign ministry says Tokyo failed to make payments under deal giving Japan fishing rights near Kuril islands.

Toshiba executives said Friday that privatization remains an option for the Japanese technology company, as they defended their efforts to choose the right bidder to restore what they called “a strong Toshiba.” Tokyo-based Toshiba has been trying to win over shareholders to a restructuring plan. The company has not given…

Flight bound for Tokyo forced to make a U-turn

Brazilians will feel at home when Brazil plays Japan next week in Tokyo in a soccer game between their national teams

Award-winning writer Mariko Hayashi has been unofficially named the new chairperson of her alma mater, Nihon University in Tokyo, which has been shaken by criminal offenses by a former chairperson and other senior executives, according to sources.

The public was able to view tuna auctions at the Toyosu wholesale market in Tokyo's Koto Ward for the first time in about five months on Thursday, as viewing had been suspended as a result of the pandemic.

Salon recaps the seventh episode in which, at long last, Tokyo and the house recreate a classic reality TV song

Ivan Orkin spent years learning about Japanese cooking – and especially how to perfect the celebrated noodles. He reveals the secret to the perfect bowl