A teenager jostled for position amid a crowd of well-wishers in front of the Imperial Palace balcony on Jan. 2, 2014, her casual attire and flu mask obscuring her true identity.

Japan’s Feb. 8 election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has tied her political future to the vote.

TAKAICHI SANAE, Japan’s prime minister, models herself on the Iron Lady. Like Margaret Thatcher, she carries a signature bag, ...

Netflix has revealed its comprehensive slate of German-language productions for 2026. From the return of the global hit The ...

On January 23, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae dissolved the Diet and called for a Lower House election on February 8.

The two countries have deepened their relationship since signing a treaty of amity, commerce and navigation in 1866.

Japan and Belgium held the opening ceremony for events commemorating the 160th anniversary of their diplomatic relations at the Egmont Palace in Brussels on Tuesday. About 250 guests, including ...

TVING is stepping up its global expansion, launching a new slate of Korean dramas across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

The spectre of coordinated yen buying by Tokyo and Washington has propped up Japan's currency, but history suggests the ...

Panda diplomacy has a long history in China, dating back more than 1,300 years. Historical records show that the Empress Wu ...

Consider Supporting HoH: During the closing decade of the 19th century, elements of old and new existed side by side in China ...

The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Japan Prize at 1:00 p.m. on 21 January 2026. Prof. Cynthia Dwork (USA) has been awarded the Japan Prize in the field of Electronics, ...