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Senior Japanese officials are demanding a full explanation of the recent stabbing death of a Japanese boy in southern China, and are asking their Chinese counterparts to deal with "untruthful and malicious" internet posts targeting Japan. ( read original story ...)

Japanese government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said a Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace three times on Monday near the northern prefecture of Hokkaido. Japan's armed forces fired flares in response, ( read original story ...)

A viral video of what appears to be a male tourist kicking a deer in Nara, Japan, has sparked public outrage, prompting local authorities to implement measures promoting respect for the sacred animals. ( read original story ...)

The festival also announced that Japanese actor and director Takumi Saitoh will head the jury for this year’s TIFF Ethical Film Award. ( read original story ...)

Japan's defense minister said the use of flares was a legitimate response to airspace violation and "we plan to use it without hesitation." ( read original story ...)

A 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed on his way to school in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday, coinciding with the anniversary of Japan’s 1931 invasion of Manchuria. This is the second such attack in recent months, ( read original story ...)

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This Japanese couple seeks to create the perfect cheesesteak at their Philadelphia-themed bar in Tokyo, Japan! ( read original story ...)

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said early on Tuesday that he had held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Japan's energy aid to Kyiv. ( read original story ...)

The acclaimed Japanese director will lead the program with special appearances from Chanel ambassador Tilda Swinton, director Miwa Nishikawa and other friends of the brand. ( read original story ...)

A pack of three leads the crowded race to be the next prime minister. But each of the trio brings their own risks. ( read original story ...)

Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess is repositioning to Australia this month. After departing from Japan in early September, the ship is offering a 22-night voyage to Sydney. The repositioning cruise ... ( read original story ...)

Preview the Lucia Bronzetti vs. Naomi Osaka match with China Open TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ... ( read original story ...)

Neutral doesn’t mean boring — especially if you’re Bianca Censori. The 29-year-old embraced her signature see-through style on Thursday, wearing a sheer, nude-colored tank top with cropped gray leggings while at a supermarket in Tokyo with Kanye West, 47, and his kids, Saint, 8, and Psalm, 5. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Now that the Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics are over, sports fans will look forward to the next edition of the Games in Los Angeles in 2028. ( read original story ...)

Japanese jet fighters fired warning flares at a Russian military reconnaissance plane that violated Japan’s airspace, the first time Tokyo has taken such an aggressive stance against incursions of its ... ( read original story ...)