TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will employ remote clerks overseas to serve late-night shoppers through digital avatars. The first of these avatars is set to go online in January ...

Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa Yoko has arrived in Kathmandu on an official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha. Foreign ...

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Jan. 30 took the high road in responding to the sexist remarks former Prime Minister Taro Aso made about her appearance. “I am aware that there are many ...