Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional.

Nissan Motor Co. has announced it will cut 9,000 jobs globally in response to declining business performance. (News On Japan)

It's that magical time of year again—Christmas at Roppongi Hills! Join me on a mesmerizing walk down the illuminated Keyakizaka-dori St, where Tokyo Tower glows beautifully in the background, creating one of Tokyo's most iconic holiday scenes. (Video Street View Japan)

Israel says its targets are legitimate, but critics say it is aiming at Hezbollah's social base.

More than 10,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate since the blaze began on Wednesday.

More than 10,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate since the blaze began on Wednesday.

It's too early to determine if Republicans will keep their majority in the US House of Representatives.

It's too early to determine if Republicans will keep their majority in the US House of Representatives.

Arseny Turbin, one of Russia's youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence.

Arseny Turbin, one of Russia's youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence.

Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.

Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

The justice department is said to be looking at closing prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

The justice department is said to be looking at closing prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

Leaders meeting in Budapest will be focused on Russia's war and fears of US isolationism.

Speculation about Trump's new administration, set to take office in January, has already begun. Among the potential appointees is Senator Bill Hagerty, a former U.S. ambassador to Japan, who is being considered for Secretary of State. (News On Japan)

A relaxation spa owner in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward has been arrested on suspicion of committing indecent acts against female clients, with authorities estimating over 400 potential victims. (News On Japan)

The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.