A new U.N. standard inspired by Japan's volunteer probation officer system is being developed, government sources said Sunday ...

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover the U.S. contribution to the U.N. climate body's budget, filling a gap left by ...

Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui on Friday urged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to decide on Japan's participation as an observer ...

The family of Megumi Yokota, who was 13 when she was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977, met the US president previously in Tokyo.

Japan's top government spokesperson says his government will closely watch the impacts of the US withdrawal from the World ...

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres ratcheted up his warning about climate change and said the world’s thirst for fossil ...

North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, ...

After coming to a standstill at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic with the closure of borders, international tourism was firmly back on the agenda in 2024.

A leader of a group of North Korean abductee families called on the government to deepen the bond between their leaders.

Meat patties are also very popular in Japan. Preferring bolder flavors, the Japanese prepare them a bit differently. Their ...

A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging, as younger generations opt to have fewer children and advances in healthcare extend life expectancy.

where I am currently hosting a friendly exhibition match between Kim Jong Un and Nicolas Maduro! Today, I bring you most exciting news from the pro-wrestling stronghold of Japan, where the ...