The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Army have begun a joint drill aimed at boosting cooperation in cyberspace and other new areas of defense.
The annual exercise is dubbed "Yama Sakura." It started on Monday at several locations in Japan, with about 6,600 personnel taking part.
Japan's land ministry says Typhoon Hagibis caused 66 levees to break on 47 rivers around the country and it's focused on flood recovery efforts.
Land Minister Kazuyoshi Akaba said: "The ministry is working around the clock on recovery efforts. Building temporary dikes and dealing with flooding is the urgent first step to help people affected by the storm."
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has laid out his policies on major issues facing the nation, including the shrinking and aging population and the social security system.
Abe delivered his policy speech at the opening of an extraordinary Diet session on Friday. It's the first since he reshuffled his Cabinet last month.
Leaders and representatives from over 50 African countries are in Japan for the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, known as TICAD. Thursday's discussion focused on one of the biggest hurdles hampering economic and social development... access to healthcare.
One idea that generated attention was providing universal health coverage, which would provide care to people regardless of financial circumstances.
Thursday marks two weeks since a deadly arson attack on a Kyoto Animation studio. A possible connection between the suspect, Shinji Aoba, and the animation firm has emerged. It will likely take more time to establish his motive, as he is being treated in an intensive care unit for severe burns.
When Shinji Aoba was captured by police on July 18, he reportedly yelled something about the studio stealing the plot of his novel.
Nissan recently revealed pricing for the 2020 370Z Coupe, but the 370Z Roadster was notably absent from that list.
One could argue that Mitsubishi has lost its mojo as it longer builds a single sports car or even a single ‘sporty' model. That’s because the Japanese car manufacturer has changed its focus considerably.
A committee investigating the faulty statistics survey of Japan's labor ministry is focused on whether there was systematic involvement in misconduct or cover-ups.
The labor ministry was supposed to cover all large businesses in Tokyo for its monthly statistics report on wages and hours, but was found to have been surveying only a fraction of them.
Foodies will be lining up for Shikoku Railway Co.’s new tourist train, due to start operating along the Dosan Line in April 2017, thanks to its use of seasonal and local produce in on-board meals.
Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to join forces with Suzuki Motor Corp. and take full control of Daihatsu Motor Co. to tap further into India and other emerging markets, sources said. 
Despite a recently broken rib, top Women’s MX rider Livia Lancelot has taken a fifth French National title, with the Women’s World Championship firmly next in her sights!
Honda is reshuffling its global production in a somewhat bizarre way. Under the newly announced plans, the European version of the CR-V will no longer be assembled locally, but the region will become the hub for some Civic production. 
Subaru will aim to increase vehicle quality rather than dramatically boost sales under parent company Fuji Heavy Industries’ new mid-term management strategy. 
The team handling the 3DS at Nintendo is launching a new holiday-themed commercial for the handheld that positions it as the perfect gift for those players who are looking to explore family- and friend-focused game content.