Meta's paid WhatsApp tier is finally live on iPhone, but a closer look reveals that rivals like Telegram and Signal have been ...

My warmest greetings to The Japan Times as you publish your 2026 Philippines Report in collaboration with Bridges. For the past seven decades, Japan has been among the Philippines’ most steadfast and ...

Visitors walk through azalea blossoms at Nezu Shrine on a mild spring day, April 22, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's communications ministry plans to require social ...

TOKYO: A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday (April 20), Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet). The quake ...

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD – At least two merchant vessels reported they were hit by gunfire as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, three maritime security and shipping sources said, ...

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message "the world needs to hear today” is one of peace and dialogue.

For around 100 years, Japan's jazz kissa have offered a sanctuary for music lovers to enjoy jazz. We explore the enduring appeal of this unique subculture and how it is being preserved today. The real ...

Japan’s body positivity movement has cooled since its 2010s peak. Still, its plus-size industry remains resilient thanks to tight-knit communities, even as weight stigma lingers and artificial ...

The body positivity movement may have cooled since its 2010s peak, but Japan's plus-size industry remains resilient thanks to tight-knit communities, even as weight stigma lingers and artificial ...

The Japanese government has launched the LOTUS Program FY2026, offering over 1000 Indian researchers fully funded opportunities to work at top Japanese universities. The initiative features two ...