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Beyond the excitement of the football match, Osaka stands out as a vibrant metropolis offering a diverse array of tourist destinations. ( read original story ...)

Explore the extraordinary worlds of ‘Totoro’, ‘Spirited Away’, ‘Porco Rosso’ and many more beloved Studio Ghibli movies at Tennozu Isle this summer ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's upcoming upper house election is set for July 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided not to extend the current parliamentary session, the Asahi newspaper reported on Friday, citing multiple unnamed administration officials. ( read original story ...)

Japan will hold a tender for tariff-free imported staple rice this month, earlier than the usual auction in September, to help lower soaring prices, agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi said in an X social media post on Thursday. ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA -- Utility hole covers featuring illustrations of Pokemon characters, or "Poke Lids," began to be installed in five municipalities in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture on June 11. ( read original story ...)

World Expo opened in Osaka in April with a $66 billion price tag, featuring pavilions from 158 countries. The event isn't generating the same buzz as the first world's fair held in the Japanese city ... ( read original story ...)

Make the most of your short trip with this ultimate 2-day Osaka travel guide! From famous street food to iconic landmarks and lively neighborhoods, discover the best spots and tips to enjoy this ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday a Chinese J-15 fighter jet's "abnormal approaches" brought it within 49 yards of Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C surveillance planes over the past weekend. ( read original story ...)

Houston's weekend features film, music and cultural events across the city. Highlights include a rooftop horror movie screening for Friday the 13th, a free Juneteenth concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre ... ( read original story ...)

Step back in time and discover the enchanting old town areas of Tokyo, where tradition meets vibrant culture. From historic temples to quaint streets full of local charm, this guide shows you must-see ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s largest utility company announced several long-term deals to buy billions of dollars worth of U.S. liquefied-natural gas late Wednesday. The Trump administration celebrated, with Energy Secret ( read original story ...)

For a Yokohama-based company falsely accused of exporting equipment that could be used to make biological weapons, the apology that officials had long sought finally came. ( read original story ...)

A Chinese fighter jet came within about 150 feet of a Japanese naval reconnaissance plane over the weekend, the Japanese Defense Ministry said Thursday, an action the US ambassador to Tokyo called ... ( read original story ...)

The maneuvers over international waters in the Pacific last weekend prompted Japanese officials to warn China not to repeat them and risk a collision. ( read original story ...)

Investigators believe the suspects conspired to extort the victim by threatening to report him to the police for alleged sexual misconduct. ( read original story ...)

Japan's labour shortage is forcing its conservative lawmakers to consider overhauling decades-old social welfare rules originally designed to encourage married women to spend more hours looking after ... ( read original story ...)