Cherry blossoms are forecast to come into bloom on Monday in central Tokyo, earlier than in any other region of the country, ...

Japan's National Police Agency said Friday that it will no longer offer skirts as a uniform for female officers after March, ...

TOKYO -- The "My Number license" system, which integrates Japan's "My Number" national ID card with an individual's driver's ...

The district court here on March 19 invalidated the forced resignation of a university professor over alleged sexual ...

To support Japan's research capabilities, there is an urgent need to create a stable employment environment where researchers ...

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected the first female and African president of the International Olympic Committe ...

Former ozeki Takayasu took a giant step toward a long-coveted first Emperor's Cup on Friday after taking sole lead at the ...

A high school student here has developed a finger rehabilitation game using his programming skills to help an injured best ...

Japan pledged Friday to remain committed to enhancing the deterrence and response capabilities of its alliance with the ...

Fresh evidence emerged Friday that the controversial giving of gift vouchers to party lawmakers has been common practice ...

A court on Friday ruled that it is legal for the local government to allow its land to be used free of charge for drainage ...

Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday as buying of bank shares on rising long-term interest rates was offset by selling amid ...