The Liberal Democratic Party's new leader, Sanae Takaichi, stands as she is applauded by party members after winning the leadership election on Oct. 10. (Photo by Shun Kato) ...

TOKYO -- Nissan Motor intends to stay in control of the Yokohama F. Marinos professional soccer club, the automaker said ...

TOKYO -- Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the likely next prime minister, is a disciple of late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with the creation of a strong ...

TOKYO -- Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister, was elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday and is likely to become the first female prime minister within two ...

Lawmakers and rank-and-file party members of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party today picked Sanae Takaichi as its first female leader -- and likely the nation's first woman prime minister -- to ...

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party began its presidential election on Saturday to choose who will most likely succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

PARIS -- The European Space Agency is targeting Tokyo for its first office in Asia, aiming to boost cooperation with Japan on asteroid observation and other activities.

CAIRO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- President Donald Trump told Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, ...

TOKYO -- Japan will offer financial support for investment in advanced technology by companies that use renewable or nuclear power, in a bid to promote industry while also reducing its carbon ...

The results of the first round are expected at around 2:10 p.m., and those of a runoff between the top two are expected at around 3:20 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Taiwan sent a newly appointed national security official to Washington this week to try to engage with the Trump administration, Nikkei Asia has learned.