The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

A scholarship programme aims to help displaced Ukrainians find jobs while addressing Japan’s chronic labour shortages.

Officials meet in Tokyo to discuss concerns at China’s cooperation with Russia and Japan’s military buildup

Two men were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a recent robbery and murder in Komae, Tokyo, that claimed the life of a 90-year-old woman, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Beijing and Tokyo square off over military buildup, Russia and spy balloons in first security dialogue in four years.

Weather companies have started releasing their forecasts for the "cherry blossom front," which is expected to begin next month.

The banned Team GB sprinter who cost the relay team a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has another obstacle to overcome regarding his finances

Fukujuso, or Amur Adonis, plants blossom at Tonogayato Gardens in Kokubunji, Tokyo. Named after its golden flowers, the plant conveys feelings of congratulations, so it is linked with happiness and longevity. The plant is also called Ganjitsuso (New Year's flower) as it blooms around the Lunar New Year. "Viewing them…

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and prompted Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The weapons firings follow an intercontinental ballistic missile launch Saturday…

The Emperor on Saturday attended a symposium on water-related disasters, held at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Minato Ward, Tokyo.

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox welcomes the growing support for female athletes who juggle elite-level sport with being a parent.

North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday which landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone, Seoul and Tokyo said, after Pyongyang warned of a strong response to upcoming US-South Korean military drills.