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.

Strong bilateral and regional cooperation with Singapore’s neighbours in Asia is important against the context of current geopolitical uncertainties, said MP Mariam Jaafar. Speaking in parliament on Monday (Mar 3),

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.

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.

There's a continuing political argument in this country about diversity, equity and inclusion. And the DEI discussion is now being exported to parts of Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

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.