Japanese calligraphy poised to join UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

U.S. Marine dies during training in Okinawa

The cause of death "is still under investigation," said a spokesman for the 3rd Marine Division.

Tokyo braces for fallout from the U.S. midterms

While relations are well-insulated from executive action due to bipartisan support, Tokyo will watch for changes in post…

Nidec scandal exposes limits of Japan reform, Muddy Waters says

Nidec has been mired in an accounting scandal since last year and faces potential delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchang…