Japanese authorities arrested the son of an elderly man on murder charges after originally believing he was fatally mauled during a bear attack, according to reports and authorities. Fujiyosh Shindo, ...

Fresh off her first solo state visit to Laos, Princess Aiko has become the face of a Japanese royal family facing ...

Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record high as the country continues to maintain the world’s longest life expectancy – a milestone officials credit to healthy lifestyles and fewer fatal ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won praise in her country’s parliament on Tuesday for a diplomatic debut that included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump — but was scolded by the ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of ...

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in its male-dominated hierarchy, has been elected the country’s first female prime minister.

The Major Leagues may be considered the top baseball league globally. But in international competition, Japan reigns supreme.

Residents in Clifton Forge are calling for improved fire safety measures after a recent blaze highlighted issues with low flow hydrants. Town officials are evaluating upgrades to ensure better ...

TOKYO – Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in its male-dominated hierarchy, has been elected the country's first female prime minister. Takaichi, 64 ...