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InterContinental, the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, continues its legacy of pioneering in new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, offering guests ... ( read original story ...)

The 38-year-old is alleged to have signed up and then canceled membership for the Demae-can service repeatedly, making false claims to avoid payments totaling about ¥3.7 million. ( read original story ...)

A Chinese survey ship has reportedly entered Japanese waters in the East China Sea over three days in the past week. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years. ( read original story ...)

Four days after Asahi Group was targeted by a cyberattack, output at many of the brewer’s plants in Japan remains offline. ( read original story ...)

A former worker at a day care center who has been acquitted of charges including assault against children sued the Japanese government and th･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index rose sharply on Friday to finish the week at a record high. The gain came after all three major equity indices on Wall Street hit new highs. ( read original story ...)

WWF Japan says some so-called animal cafes in the Tokyo area fail to follow hygiene procedures and pose an infectious disease risk to visitors. The venues allow customers to feed and pet exotic ... ( read original story ...)

The government of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 2 announced measures to address potential issues around Shibuya Station during the Halloween p ... ( read original story ...)

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda confirmed inflation is on track but warned of global uncertainties that could hurt wage growth. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals. Can a new leader save it? Japan’s ruling party is in trouble, and it knows it. The country is rife with political instability, ... ( read original story ...)

Yuki Tsunoda recently took part in an Apex Legends event at the Tokyo Game Show. After several years of not playing the game, the Red Bull driver admitted it was a "pretty bad" cameo appearance. ( read original story ...)

In Tokyo’s vibrant Shibuya district, public restrooms have been transformed into works of art. As part of the ambitious “Tokyo Toilet” project, 16 world-renowned architects and designers reimagined 17 ... ( read original story ...)

TPG spoke to the brand new JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo's general manager in an exclusive interview celebrating the property's October opening. ( read original story ...)

Other highlights at Tokyo's 38th edition include Chloé Zhao 'Hamnet,' Brendan Fraser's Japan-set 'Rental Family,' acclaimed doc 'The Ozu Diaries,' loads of anime, and the much belated local premiere ... ( read original story ...)

Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, and Ons Jabeur were among those who reacted to the news of their colleague Gaël Monfils' retirement, sending emotional messages of support and appreciation to their rival. ( read original story ...)