South Korea's Hyundai Motor said on Friday it will introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market dominated by local auto giants with established hybrid petrol-electric vehicle technologies.

Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions.

W ITHIN 24 HOURS on January 6th, two events took place that encapsulate the mixed legacy Joe Biden will leave in America’s relationship with Japan. That afternoon North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile,

When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do.

Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, Japan’s Ise-Shima region is a place where ancient traditions, spirituality and the great outdoors collide.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China's threats grow in the region. The visit,

Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around 600AD, making them some of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Inside the main hall, discover treasures including canopies, paintings, and statues amassed over centuries.

Apollo Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, as global investment firms pump more resources into the region to capitalise on a surge in deals and assets.

A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year auction.

The automotive manufacturer has unveiled its highly anticipated $10 billion “Woven City,” a futuristic, eco-friendly community in Shizuoka, Japan.

Shares of Star Entertainment fell further on Friday to hit a record low, after the Australian casino operator raised concerns about liquidity and cash months after securing a debt lifeline.