The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in over 30 years after the only yokozuna, Terunofuji, announced his retirement on Friday.

Japanese gaming company’s stock price falls as much as 7.2 percent as teaser for new console fails to impress.

A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging

North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defence "more intensively".

One more Japanese man who is believed to be a former member of the yakuza has been arrested in connection with a busted call centre gang in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau said on Wednesday.

The latest in the Like a Dragon series of Japanese crime drama is taking an improbably nautical turn – but its makers want you to know that it’s still got heart

Los Angeles receives global support for wildfire recovery efforts, with donations from South Korea, Japan, YouTube, Google, and community members.

Nintendo's patent attorney thinks IP rights are essential for the games industry to have healthy growth

Many Americans think Japanese fusion is a dining craze from the 1980s

Say what you will about Yamaha Motor, but if there's one thing to know about the company, it's that it loves its leaning three-wheeler designs. Whether you'd ever ride one or not, there's no denying that both the Niken and the Tricity are unique, legit think-outside-the-box designs. If you're a legacy…

Employee theft of million from MUFG Bank's safe deposit boxes leads to executive pay cuts and increased security measures.