The development comes as Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK) airs a history drama titled “Dosuru Ieyasu” (The way of Ieyasu) based on the story of the clan’s founder, Ieyasu (1542-1616).

JOMON (10,000 - 300 B.C.) Prehistoric period of tribal/clan organization. Stone Age hunters and gatherers who make jomon (rope-patterned) pottery inhabit Japan. 660 B.C. Mythological Jimmu ("Divine ...

Japan, stuck in a liquidity trap, faced a particularly deep economic crisis between 1991 and 2001. The country was actually experiencing a liquidity trap: It seemed like everything Japan’s ...

No injuries were reported, and Mr. Ishiba was away from Tokyo in southern Japan on Saturday. The episode is the latest in a series of violent acts targeting officials in Japan, a country known as ...

Spoilers ahead for Scarlett #3Scarlett’s mission in Japan is heating up, as the latest issue in her Energon Universe series finds the G.I. Joe hero drawn deeper into the Arashikage ninja clan.

Here's what you need to know Planning a trip to Japan? Here's what you need to know How to plan the ultimate trip to Japan How to plan the ultimate trip to Japan ...

Japan joined the World Bank in August 1952, the year after the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty. Starting in 1953, a number of projects were implemented in Japan with World Bank loans for the ...

The land of Japow beckons, so here's how to make the most of your next ski trip to Japan. Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder, delicious food, hot springs, and full immersion in a ...

One of Japan's most popular tourist attractions is once again donning its famed snowcap. The tiny satellite built in Japan will test the suitability of timber as a renewable material in space.

By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo The steady course of the Japanese economy and business environment that has helped attract a torrent of investment in the past two years could be undercut ...

Japan Airlines is giving free domestic flights to international tourists, making travel to smaller cities and hidden gems far easier. But travel experts say the initiative is likely to backfire ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...