Japan ’s biggest wildfire in more than 30 years continues to rage with at least 2,100 hectares scorched and one fatality reported so far, as climate analysts have warned such occurrences may become more common in the country due to climate change.

The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could well become emperor one day if the country's succession laws are not changed, told his first press conference on Monday that he would strive to fulfil his royal duties.

Global business leaders joined members from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on stage in New York on December 10 to discuss the current global state and outlook of Japan’s economy and investment landscape.

Asian factory-activity data showed a broad uptick in growth momentum midway through the first quarter, but indicated some weak spots against a backdrop of escalating global trade tensions. S&P Global’s headline manufacturing purchasing managers index for Asean rose to 51.

Shares retreated Friday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology.

The Japan Rugby Football Union is challenging a decision by Asia Rugby to temporarily suspend JRFU executive director Kensuke Iwabuchi over a possible Code of Conduct breach in an unprecedented squabble between the national and regional bodies.

Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards. By Kiuko Notoya and Martin ...

Asian businesses will need to prepare for a world where they pay for their emissions—and adjust their strategy accordingly.

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over China’s i

The Matildas were blown off the park in their SheBelieves Cup opener against Japan in a lesson that can be considered harshly learned.

Shares of five Japanese trading houses were on a tear after Buffett wrote in Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder letter on Saturday that it would increase its investment in the companies. Berkshire first started buying shares in five Japanese trading house giants — Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, and Sumitomo — in July 2019.