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Japan's economy grew by an annualized real 0.2 percent in the October-December period, the first expansion in two quarters, as person ...

A Japanese priest leads a vigil at Lake Suwa, highlighting climate change's impact on the rare "God's Crossing" phenomenon.

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Toshikazu Yamanishi clocked a world record of 1:20:34* at the Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships ...

His time betters the inaugural world record of 1:21:30, approved by the World Athletics Council in December, by 54 seconds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Emiko Nakagawa has a unique tap dancing style that blends old techniques with hip-hop and street music. The young Japanese ...

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U.S. stocks fell sharply as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology.

HONG KONG (AP) — Asia shares were mostly higher Thursday and benchmarks in Japan and South Korea reached new records after Wall Street wobbled following a better-than-expected U.S. job report. U.S.

Although February is often the coldest month of the year, there are still seasonal flowers to provide the perfect romantic backdrop for your Valentine’s date. Ume (plum) trees are at their most ...