Japan is poised to make history as Sanae Takaichi becomes the nation’s first female prime minister, following her election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership vote on Saturday that could result in the country’s first female prime minister or its youngest leader in modern history. The outcome may mark a historic shift in Japanese politics.

US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier this year.

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.

Tomiko Itooka, recognized as the world's oldest person, passes away at 116 in Japan, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and history.

The resultant tremors activated a tsunami warning, prompting urgent evacuations and readiness for potential aftershocks.

Tepco has been eager to restart the world’s biggest atomic power plant to minimise running costs, but doing so requires local clearance in Niigata prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast.

Authorities on the Island of Okinawa want the US’ V-22 Osprey fleet grounded after the incident

Hotels in Japan place carefully curated package in rooms of visiting Muslims, package includes the Holy Quran, a prayer rug and much more!

Powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan's Hokkaido island near Urakawa-cho town; no immediate damage or injuries reported.

Challenges increase in Japan due to the growing Muslim population over the past two decades, sparked debates about peaceful coexistence.

Kishida is the last G7 leader to visit the war-torn country and has come under increasing pressure to make the trip, as Japan hosts the grouping's summit this May.