Japan

Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.

Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.

Japan struggles to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism.

At COP29, nearly 200 countries aim to secure a deal for trillions in climate financing for global projects.

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apparently fall asleep during a parliamentary session.

Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader

Yuichiro Tamaki says, a tabloid report about his extra-marital affair with a model was "basically true".

Japanese lawmakers to decide if PM Shigeru Ishiba stays in office after his scandal-hit coalition lost its lower house majority last month.

Cognitive decline and dementia already affect more than 55 million people worldwide.

The palm-sized LignoSat is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.

While the total number of suicides in the country is decreasing, suicides among schoolkids are increasing.

The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.

Katsuhiko Takahashi emphasises the importance of early investments in healthcare, social security, and disaster resilience.

Here are the main players in the post-election jockeying for power.

As mandated by the constitution, the parties now have 30 days to figure out a grouping that can govern

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.