The number of childless elderly men who live alone will likely more than double to 5.2 million in 2050, outnumbering women ...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. is in deep waters for using slush funds to entertain and provide gifts to Maritime ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who turned 91 on Dec. 23, continues leading a calm and regular daily life, according to ...

TAIPEI--A Chinese war plane goes missing near Taiwan. China sends swarms of military boats and planes for a blockade as ...

South Korean researchers have developed a lightweight wearable robot that can walk up to paraplegic users and lock itself ...

BEIJING--The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan ...

In line with the glitzy spirit of the holidays, each night the traditional scenery of the Kusatsu onsen area now transforms ...

BANGKOK--Shares mostly gained in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks capped a mostly dismal week with a broad rally that still ...

The Fair Trade Commission will order Google LLC to stop forcing smartphone makers to install only its search apps while ...

At least 1.45 million vacant wooden homes are located in areas vulnerable to severe shaking in long-expected mega-earthquakes ...

Takayuki Akimoto can’t get into the Christmas spirit as he heads a group out to destroy what it views as Japan’s financially ...

YAMAGATA--A hot spring resort in this prefecture renowned for its heavy snowfall is offering discounts in accommodation and ...