Tokyo: Japan has revealed an unprecedented discovery of rare earth minerals beneath the Pacific Ocean. This is a discovery that could reshape Japan's economy. Not only that, but this discovery could also alter the balance of global supply chains for rare earth elements.

Tokyo-based art collective teamLab unveiled on Monday new spaces at teamLab Planets Tokyo before its opening to the public on 2225. Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON. SHOT LIST: MEDIA MEMBERS VISIT THE ‘CATCHING AND COLLECTING EXTINCT FOREST’ AREA DURING A PRESS PREVIEW AT TEAMLAB PLANETS TOKYO IN TOKYO,

Japan's core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts' forecast, government data showed on Monday, signalling a recovery in capital expenditure ahead of a central bank interest rate review later this week.

Japan's foreign minister said on Friday he would highlight the economic and national security value that the United States' key Asian ally offers during his visit to Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

He wears a black bodysuit and a white mask, speaks in an electronically altered squeaky voice and makes creepiness his signature mode of art.

Mysore Cafe in Tokyo offers an authentic taste of Karnataka's rich culinary heritage, bringing the flavors of South India to Japan.

In a disappointing turn of events, three Filipino boxers lost on the same fight card in Japan on January 18 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Michael Casama, Lorenz Dumam-ag, and Alvin Camique all suffered decisive defeats at the hands of Japanese opponents,

TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will communicate the issues that Tokyo considers non-negotiable when he meets with Marco Rubio, the nominee for U.S. secretary of state, in Washington this week.

Japan's Sakura or cherry blossom season is always eagerly awaited by tourists, but unfortunately the pink blooming phenomenon is short-lived.

It is this Japanese city, not Tokyo, that reigns supreme for food tourists, both for its agricultural dominance and its many sumptuous dishes.

Two-thirds of Japanese companies are experiencing a serious business impact from a shortage of workers, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as the country's population continues to shrink and age rapidly.

Ichiro will go into the Hall of Fame as professional baseball’s all-time leader in hits with 4,367 (3,089 in MLB and 1,278 in Japan) — more even than Pete Rose's 4,256. He broke George Sisler’s single-season hits mark of 257 in 2004. The new mark is 262.