A university student from Uzbekistan was arrested Sunday on suspicion of raping a Japanese woman while the two were working part-time at the National Stadium for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Police in Japan's Fukushima Prefecture arrested a 70-year-old man after it was found that he had been living with the corpse of his dead wife at their residence in Iwaki City for over two years.
Constitution Memorial Day is observed on May 3 to commemorate the birth of the newer Japanese Constitution.
Beijing has stepped up provocation by issuing a landform survey report on Senkaku Islands, controlled by Japan
Under South Korean law, employers who deny female staff the right to take menstrual leave can face up to two years in prison or can be subject to pay a fine equivalent to $8,966.
A report says Microsoft and Hideo Kojima are collaborating on an Xbox exclusive, and it is not the rumored "Abandoned" game.
It's never wise to let your guard down in MMA as a fighter gets choked out after showboating in the middle of a bout.
Health officials in Hong Kong and Japan are investigating these deaths.
UN urges global vaccine effort as Washington pays WHO dues
Thai meth barons look closer to home as pandemic curbs exports
BTS member Jungkook and Black Number's vocalist Iyori Shimizu composed the lyrics and created the melody for the track.
Williams, Osaka into semis as Russian fairytale continues
Tokyo Olympics panel starts search for new boss after sexism row
A year after Diamond Princess, cruise industry eyes return
Markets extend rally on recovery hopes
Japan economy shrinks for first time since 2009 but tops forecast
Japan growth slows in Q4 as economy shrinks 4.8% over year
Japan approves first vaccine with Olympics in sight
Thiem shocked as Osaka, Williams survive at Australian Open
Dozens injured in strong quake off Japan's Fukushima
US high court justice allows extradition to Japan of Ghosn allies
Osaka, Serena face toughest tests as Djokovic battles to be fit