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 ...

Relevance: As the world's third largest economy and one of the United States' most important allies and trading partners, Japan is critical to an understanding of global issues. Japan also exerts ...

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 ...

The Japanese car making giant has not yet said where in its global operations the job cuts will be made. One of Japan's most popular tourist attractions is once again donning its famed snowcap.

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.

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and ...

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 ...

Planning a trip to Japan? Here's what you need to know Planning a trip to Japan? Here's what you need to know ...

The number of foreign visitors to Japan is growing rapidly this year, with arrivals from January through September already topping last year's total, statistics from the Japan National Tourism ...

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 ...