For centuries, tea has been indispensable to Japanese life. More than just a mere beverage, Japanese Green Tea not only ...

Four men were arrested on suspicion of robbery and trespassing for allegedly stealing popular Pokémon trading cards worth a combined market value of about ¥26.9 million.

Will Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who led the attacks on the Palestinian territory of Gaza, remain in office, ...

The Hakodate International Art Festival, produced by TERU, the lead vocalist of the rock band “GLAY” which originates from Hakodate, Hokkaido, will be held in the eponymous city in the fall of 2028.

Diet members are representatives sent to the legislature by the people, who hold sovereign power. Reducing the number of Diet seats will only serve to narrow the channels through which the people’s ...

The government established headquarters for promoting the development of a secondary capital, headed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, to coincide with the related legislation going into effect, on ...

When Donald Trump was elected for the second time in November 2024, it looked like his victory signaled a decisive shift in American politics. He was elected much more decisively than the first time ...

A surge in octopus numbers in British waters due to unusually warm seas is presenting fishermen with an interesting new catch — albeit one that’s devouring one of their usual staples.

Japan’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday afternoon that North Korea has fired a projectile, possibly a ballistic missile.

Amid a string of personal information leaks caused by cyberattacks, an incident has occurred in which the attackers took that information hostage to extort money from a company. There is widespread ...

Japanese investors withdrew funds from foreign long-term bonds for a sixth consecutive week through October 24, though the recent drop in Treasury yields from around 24-1/2-year highs slowed the pace ...

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