Japan

North Korea 4 days ago

North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Seoul says

North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile off its eastern coast Monday after vowing retaliation over a U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan.

Travel Safety June 27

Safest destinations for a solo traveler: Tokyo, Stockholm and other memorable vacation spots

Here is a guide to safe and exciting travel destinations for solo travelers, including Reykjavik, Iceland; Tokyo; Wellington, New Zealand; Stockholm and Singapore.

SPORTS June 27

Japan demolishes American football team at IFAF U20 World Junior Championship, drawing fierce reaction

Japan defeated the U.S. in the semifinal of the IFAF U20 World Junior Championship in Canada Wednesday, drawing fierce reaction from American football fans online.

Japan June 27

Rescuers work to retrieve 3 bodies discovered on Japan's Mount Fuji

Three bodies were discovered in a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji. One body has been retrieved, while efforts to recover the remaining two are on hold due to bad weather.

United Kingdom June 25

Japan's emperor to begin UK trip with meaningful visit to the River Thames

Emperor Naruhito of Japan is set to begin a U.K. visit with a personal nod to the Thames Barrier, marking a connection forged during his Oxford University studies.

OPINION June 24

Will US help Philippines stand up to neighborhood bully?

The United States’ reputation as a reliable ally is nowhere more at stake than in the Philippines. And that reputation is on the verge of going down the drain.

HEALTH June 18

Fatal bacterial infections surging in Japan with unknown cause, reports says

Japan is reporting a spike in potentially fatal bacterial infections. Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) have tripled in number compared to the same time last year.

Japan June 14

Japan stands firm on Osprey flights despite US restrictions, defense chief says

Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in Japan. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Friday that he has no plans to request a flight suspension.

This Day in History June 7

On this day in history, June 7, 1942, Battle of Midway ends in decisive US victory

The Battle of Midway in June 1942 is regarded as a decisive U.S. victory in the war against Japan during WWII — and on this day in history, June 7, 1942, the Midway naval battle ended.

Japan June 6

Tokyo City Hall is creating a dating app to encourage marriage amid Japan's historically low birth rate

In Japan, Tokyo City Hall has launched a service called “Tokyo Futari Story" that aims to help people find relationships. A dating app is also in development.