Japan's government says it will be part of an American-led manned moon mission slated for launch in the 2020s.

Kyoto University professor Tasuku Honjo receives this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in Sweden for his joi...

The major convenience store chain looks to robots to fry chicken.

Crown Princess Masako turns 55 years old and pledges to do her most to contribute to the happiness of the nation as she ...

Japan's government has decided not to use Chinese telecom equipment for cyber-security reasons.

2 US Marines are rescued and 5 are missing following a midair collision over the Pacific about 110 kilometers southeast ...

President Trump is expected to be the first foreign head of state to meet with Crown Prince Naruhito after he ascends to...

The Olympic Organizing Committee decides to move the 2020 Tokyo marathon start time to 6 AM in anticipation of scorching...

Japan's opposition says 75% of missing foreign trainees suffered mistreatment including violence and sexual harassment.

Japan is poised to join a manned moon mission along with the US and other countries.