Rice is a sensitive issue in Japan, where it’s not just a staple food but a cultural and political symbol. The ruling Liberal ...

Seiko Hashimoto has been elected president of the Japanese Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman to head the body. She ...

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On the face of it, there is no connection between the various companies, some of which are considered leaders in their fields ...

The introduction of a selective separate surname system for married couples in Japan, which would allow them to choose ...

A big Llandrindod Wells housing development which could help boost the local economy if the plans are approved, has been ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday that he will "solemnly" accept the verdict of voters, if ...

Dual purpose sorghum and Loan Deficiency Payment qualification requires growers to do their due diligence, Brent Bean writes.

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party may be gaining traction about three weeks before the July 20 upper house election, with those planning to vote for the LDP ...

The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall ...

During this year's ordinary parliament session, the ruling coalition secured the passage of some bills through partial ...