Tokyo — An agitated bear roamed the aisles of a grocery store in central Japan, injuring two men and frightening shoppers, officials said Wednesday, while Japanese media said a man was found dead ...

Japan's insatiable popularity has reached an all-time high, as international visitor numbers from January to September exceed 30 million for the first time ever. According to the country's national ...

Japan are pushing forward with more purpose now, getting bodies into Brazil’s final third, but they just can’t break through the disciplined Brazilian defence. Daichi Kamada looks increasingly ...

Japan is facing a nationwide flu outbreak. Cases have surged significantly, leading to hospitalizations and school closures. This epidemic has arrived nearly five weeks earlier than expected. Health ...

For most of her life, Sanae Takaichi has loved heavy metal. Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. She used to ...

Japan’s political landscape was upended on Friday as Komeito, the long-time junior partner in the ruling coalition, announced its decision to end its 26-year alliance with the Liberal Democratic Party ...

Tensions between Beijing and Tokyo may escalate further with Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s next leader, observers warn, citing her controversial positions on the Taiwan issue and Japanese ...

Brazil’s October tour of Far East Asia concludes with a friendly against Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti’s fifth game in charge of the Seleção was doubtless the most impressive, as his side ...

Japan defeated Brazil 3-2 in a friendly, overcoming a 0-2 halftime deficit. Goals from Minamino, Nakamura, and Ueda highlighted their resilience. Japan pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback win over ...

4,030 cases detected in the week starting September 22, up 957 from the prior week Japan's Ministry of Health reported 4,030 cases at designated medical institutions for the week starting September 22 ...

Brazil lost to Japan for the first time in their history on Tuesday after throwing away a 2-0 lead in Tokyo to suffer a 3-2 defeat. Two excellent finishes from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli ...