One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia's sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday.

But while Japan’s government has long been dominated by the ruling conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and main ...

Tokyo Electron Ltd. slashed its full-year earnings outlook below estimates due to weak investment appetite by some advanced ...

Japan last week struck a trade deal with the U.S. that lowers tariffs on cars and other goods to 15% in exchange for a ...

Planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan? Our guide covers the must-see temples, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where to eat, and the ...

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, on Thursday posted a 1% decrease in net profit for the first quarter of the fiscal ...

Yokohama’s Chinatown is the largest in Japan and is surrounded by 10 ornately decorated gates. It’s tempting to get lost in ...

Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries - A Japanese woman in China was attacked with a ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Aug. 2 to test your news knowledge. Ready ...