Coronavirus
Streets and parks: Japanese find pubs that COVID cannot close
As fatigue sets in and people look to let loose, local governments crack down
Japan
Sports
Matsuyama becomes first man from Asian country to win Masters
Japanese golfer finished one stroke ahead of American rookie Zalatoris
Coronavirus
Japan kicks off COVID vaccination drive for elderly
Government says jabs for 36 million people to be ready by end of June
Opinion
WeWork 'cult' bedevils the Warren Buffett of Japan
Hulu documentary asks tough questions of SoftBank's Masayoshi Son
Society
Birthrates tumble worldwide, clouding post-pandemic prospects
Maintaining growth and social safety nets face challenge if declines persist
Your Week in Asia
Biden meets Suga, Trip.com IPO and Jimmy Lai sentencing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Interview
Despite its limits, human rights diplomacy should be pursued
Three experts argue democracies face difficulties in their often contradictory approaches
Politics
Japan snap election on ice as Suga faces autumn deadline
Politicians already spoiling for a fight as end of term looms for lower house
Opinion
Biden puts Japan at the center of US policy in Asia
Washington appears to be embracing Tokyo's strategic concerns
Health Care
Surgical robots face cheaper rivals as key patents expire
Japanese startups enter market long dominated by Intuitive's da Vinci
