A Japanese chess association has apologised to a prominent 'shogi' player who criticised a rule that bars pregnant players from title matches around their expected due dates. Under the current rules of shogi - a game similar to chess - such players are replaced, meaning they forfeit all competitions and potential titles during that time.

American strategic bombers trained alongside Japanese aircraft in what Washington and Tokyo described as a demonstration of their resolve following recent military tensions between Japan and China this week.

Matcha, a finely ground Japanese green tea powder, has surged in international popularity. Today, variations of the trendy drink have made their way into cafes, restaurants and even home kitchens, especially in the US.

As China-Japan diplomatic row ripples into entertainment, over 30 Japanese performances have been abruptly cancelled, leaving millions of fans of Japanese culture in China worried about a potential broader cultural ban.

Many of the top free agents over the past several MLB offseasons came to the big leagues with zero experience playing in the United States aside from appearing

This bilateral exercise reaffirms the strong will between Japan and the U.S. not to tolerate unilateral changes to the status quo by force,” Japan’s Ministry of Defense said

There have been many great Japanese Animated movies released over the years, from classics like Akira to recent hits like The Boy and the Heron.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly signing the first-ever player directly from Japan in the franchise’s history.

You shouldn't spend out on Destined Rivals at high prices, especially when Japanese Pokémon cards are excellent and vastly cheaper.

Japanese Americans are seeing parallels between the government’s incarceration of their families during World War II and the current detention of Latinos.

Here are five Japanese kei cars that could succeed in the U.S. market, offering big practicality, great fuel economy, and unbeatable urban convenience.