The tensions between the government and Indigenous communities reflect longstanding concerns over consultation and the ...

“Responsibility” has been the theme of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s 17 days on the campaign trail. Now, after an election ...

A consumption tax cut that was such a pivotal issue in Sunday's Upper House election is not a foregone conclusion given the ...

A record number of 42 female candidates were elected in Sunday’s Upper House election, marking a step forward for gender representation in Japan’s political landscape. Women won 33.6% of the 125 Upper ...

Former Japanese residents of the Russian-held islands cannot return to their hometowns because exchange programs between the ...

There is speculation the opposition party might form a coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito to form a stable, centrist-oriented government.

Sudanese climate activist Roaa should have been leading meetings with other youth advocates at a United Nations climate ...

If an agreement with the U.S. can't be reached before Aug. 1, the 'reciprocal' tariff rate imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump rises to 25%.

A Jiji Press exit poll has found that 46.9% of respondents turned to social media and video-sharing sites for information ...

Unlike tennis and other sports, though, the world of haute cuisine doesn’t really have a universally recognized ranking ...

There has been an awful lot of "getting medieval” in the world recently. The "12-day war” between Israel and Iran was all ...

Now is the time for scientists to return to society — not just as experts, but as engaged members of the public.