South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024, precipitated a train of events that have raised grave concerns in Japan and globally about political ...

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government and the World Trade Organization on Tuesday reaffirmed their determination to work closely together to strengthen the WTO-led free and open ...

German brands are most popular among Japanese drivers of cars produced by foreign automakers, with Mercedes-Benz leading the way. US President Donald Trump’s recent complaints about Japan’s ...

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Empress Masako attended a convention of the Japanese Red Cross Society in Tokyo on Tuesday. As honorary president of the organization, the Empress presented ...

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday approved draft legislation for pension system reform at a meeting of the party's decision-making General Council.

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)---The English version of "Butter," a novel by Japanese author Asako Yuzuki, won the debut fiction category of the 2025 British Book Awards, Japanese publisher Shinchosha ...

Yokohama, May 13 (Jiji Press)--Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it will close seven vehicle plants and reduce its group workforce by 20,000 people in Japan and abroad by fiscal 2027. Nissan ...

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)--The Ground Self-Defense Force said Tuesday that it will conduct its first surface-to-ship missile launch drill in Japan from June 19 to 30. The exercise will be held at ...