Another sinkhole has since opened up nearby, and residents within a 650-foot radius had been evacuated, a spokesman said.

Japan's biggest drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical posted third-quarter profits on Thursday that trailed analyst estimates but raised its full-year earnings guidance.

Japan's Rakuten Group has decided not to seek a listing for Rakuten Securities on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company said on Thursday. The struggling e-commerce giant had said in November that it had temporarily withdrawn its application to have the securities unit go public,

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent will cooperate on issues including forex, Kato said on Wednesday, following a video conference call between the two officials.

Travel Well in Tokyo, Japan! Here are 10 of our favourite things to see, do and eat in Tokyo. From the very best bites and fun ways to see the city to those once-in-a-lifetime, only-in-Tokyo experiences and so much more.

TOKYO -- An oval-shaped pit suddenly formed on a busy road in Yashio, Japan, on Tuesday, taking down a truck and trapping the driver inside. Emergency crews battled unstable ground and debris.

Japan's Rakuten Group has decided not to seek a listing for Rakuten Securities on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, it said on Thursday, adding it would instead deepen collaboration with major shareholder Mizuho Securities and other firms within the Mizuho Group.

Japan saw 233,000 Indians visit the country, a 40% increase from the previous year, according to data from JNTO.

The reigning Japan Rugby League One champions Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo will be in action this weekend live and free on RugbyPass TV.

A chilling example is the 2020 case of WWE star Sonya Deville, who was targeted by an obsessed fan, Phillip Thomas, who drove across the country with the intention of kidnapping her. Thomas was later convicted of attempted kidnapping and aggravated stalking, receiving a 15-year prison sentence.

As the Sakamotos continue their family outing, Sakamoto Days Episode 4 will see two new assassins make their debut. Don’t miss it; get the release date, recap, and more here.