Learn the origins and key techniques of the tonfa, a traditional martial arts weapon. Includes a demonstration of the Hamahiga no Tonfa kata and practical application on training pads. A reflecting ...

Thank you for following our live updates on the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the north of Japan. Its epicentre was in the Pacific Ocean and was 10km deep, the Japan Meteorological Agency ...

Tokyo — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami alert for a wide section of coastline, though waves of ...

Residents of the affected region were urged to stay away from coastal areas, while tens of thousands of people were told to go to higher ground. Coverage on this live blog has ended. 'No abnormalities ...

Marc Santos is a Guides Staff Writer from the Philippines with a BA in Communication Arts and over six years of experience in writing gaming news and guides. He plays just about everything, from ...

Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low. And this time, their conflict may not be easily ...

President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru held their first official meeting today in Washington, D.C., where they affirmed their determination to pursue a new golden age for ...

The year 2024 marks the centenary of the Johnson-Reed Act, which blocked all immigration from Japan to the United States. An overview of the movement of Japanese people to America. This year marks the ...

The Japanese yen has been under pressure in the past few years as markets focused on the wide U.S.-Japan interest rate differentials. The yen lost more than 20% against the dollar since the outset of ...

Foreign employees have become much more visible in Japan. But policies designed only for short-term stays may hurt the country in the global competition for labor. By Motoko Rich and Kiuko Notoya The ...

Japanese authorities spent 5.53 trillion yen, or $36.8 billion, to shore up the yen in July, official data published Wednesday showed. The amount was roughly in line with expectations and followed ...