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Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters The world’s oldest man has died at his home, a hot springs on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido ... any fuss at all,” his granddaughter Yuko told Kyodo News. Nonaka ha... ( read original story ...)

Japan celebrates Coming of Age Day ‘Disturbing’ rise in children suffering abuse after being accused of witchcraft in the UK Campaigners fight to save ancient holy well Left: Pixabay. Centre: Girls in ... ( read original story ...)

With Japan set to begin accepting more foreign workers from April, more companies are extending support to foreigners in areas such as visa acquisition, administrative procedures and securing accommod... ( read original story ...)

He was as usual yesterday and passed away without causing our family any fuss at all," his granddaughter Yuko told Kyodo News. Nonaka had six brothers ... according to local media. Japan has one of th... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - A French government delegation has informed Tokyo that it would seek an integration of Renault and Nissan , most likely under the umbrella of a single holding company, the Ni... ( read original story ...)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Naomi Osaka smashed her racket into the court after losing the first set. She tumbled to the court when she tripped in the second. The U.S. Open champion recovered both ti... ( read original story ...)

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka survived a huge scare against Hsieh Su-wei before overhauling the Taiwanese 5-7 6-4 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturda... ( read original story ...)

The overall winner of the “Every Man Challenge Race” at this years King of the Hammers (KOH), could receive a huge prize of $10,000, from Yokohama Tire. In order to qualify, racers must race on either ... ( read original story ...)

It was the 1990s when a pair of Japanese butchers climbed aboard an airplane and travelled some 8,000 kilometres to visit a family-owned pork plant in rural Alberta. The local owners of Sunterra Farms ... ( read original story ...)

A piece of graffiti found at a monorail station in Tokyo, Japan, could be the work of British artist Banksy, say local officials. The drawing bears resemblance to a famous Banksy painting "Umbrella ra... ( read original story ...)

Japan will exclude all female members of the imperial household from participating in one of the key rituals during the throne’s handover from Emperor Akihito to his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ... ( read original story ...)

In time for the winter season, Finnair will be starting a new seasonal service from Helsinki to Sapporo, Japan. Operated by an Airbus A330-300, the route will be offered twice a week from December 15, ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka is now ranked No. 4 in the world and her game intimidates players like Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia, whom she beat 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday afternoon at Margaret Court Arena. When presented with the ... ( read original story ...)

The ATLA spokesperson referred Defense News to Japan’s Defense Ministry when asked why Japan will stop local assembly and checkout for its F-35s. The ministry has yet to respond to inquiries. However, ... ( read original story ...)

MELBOURNE: U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka called for the trainer and took a tablet during her dominant second round win over unseeded Slovenian Tamara Zidansek at the Australian Open on Thursday but d... ( read original story ...)

BERLIN (Reuters) - Japan’s Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda, investigated in France for suspected corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, will not attend an International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)