Will Japan's newest prime minister change how the country handles foreign policy? We turn to our NHK World correspondents in ...

Japanese lawmakers formally elected Ishiba Shigeru as Prime Minister Tuesday. He's already said he will trigger a general ...

After nearly 40 years in politics, Ishiba Shigeru became Japan's new Prime Minister Tuesday. He first entered the Diet as one ...

An economist says the Bank of Japan's survey on business confidence may suggest higher wages and an economic improvement are ...

October 1 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup 1. At least 10 dead after bus blaze outside Bangkok 2. Renowned Cambodian ...

In early fall, Mikuni Pass in Yamanashi Prefecture, situated 1,100 meters above sea level, offers breathtaking views of Mt.

The blossoming of the hagi plant (Japanese bush clover) at Enkozenji Temple in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, announces the ...

Clear autumn weather always draws a crowd to Lake Shinji, a famous sunset-viewing spot in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. A ...

Ojibaru Park in Takaharu Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, boasts about three million spider lilies. The spectacular red flowers ...

As the international community calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli military has started a ground operation against Hezbollah ...

Ukraine's leader and the US administration have both welcomed Japan's new leadership and expressed willingness to strengthen ...

Japan's Mizuho Financial Group has invested in US asset management firm Golub Capital. This comes as the bank looks to expand ...