Japan's parliament tweaked the imperial succession law but maintained the bar on women emperors - despite surveys suggesting ...

Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it's a threat to free speech - Japan on Friday enacted a ...

Japan has enacted a law banning public desecration of the hinomaru. Critics say its vague wording could curb protest and free expression.

Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforest, distinguished by patches of ...