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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese head of the International Criminal Court has urged Japan to "immediately take action" to introduce domestic legislature to join a U.N. treaty to punish genocide, saying ... ( read original story ...)

An army of retail traders appears to be reloading bets for a rebound in the yen as the currency’s slide increases the chances of Japan intervening in the market again. ( read original story ...)

England’s stop in Tokyo on its way to a two-test rugby tour of New Zealand was no contest as the visitors beat Japan 52-17 at the National Stadium in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife Empress Masako have arrived in the U.K. ahead of their long-awaited official state visit ... ( read original story ...)

The anticipation of the U.S. Open has reached new heights this year! After all, it will mark the comeback of the Bad Boy of Tennis, Nick Kyrgios and alongside him will be the Japanese tennis star, ... ( read original story ...)

Some candidates in Tokyo's upcoming gubernatorial race have been criticized for making a mockery of the electoral process by posting sexually explicit posters or covering large parts of official ... ( read original story ...)

Glitz, Glamour, Neon lights secretly protect a soul that resonates profound Japanese traditions and heritage in Tokyo, discovers SHARMILA CHAND Landing at the international Haneda Airport, I headed st ... ( read original story ...)

As a record number of Australians head to Japan, some restaurants and tourist attractions are implementing two-tiered pricing systems for visitors and locals. ( read original story ...)

But before the main action starts, fans will have a chance to see four star mixed doubles compete at Flushing Meadows. For their rivals Osaka, 26, and 29-year-old Kyrgios will have Coco Gauff, 20, and ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo street event meant to raise public awareness also decries catastrophic hospital conditions in embattled Gaza ... ( read original story ...)

The leader of a political group has called the "hijacking" of Tokyo gubernatorial election campaign boards with identical posters "a great su･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Marcus Smith boosts his chances of retaining England's number 10 jersey for their upcoming series with New Zealand after starring in a comfortable win over Japan. ( read original story ...)

Defense Forces (SDF) in Hokkaido has filed a lawsuit demanding 2.2 million yen (about $13,700) in compensation from the central government, saying he was unfairly treated after his complaint about ... ( read original story ...)

The Yokohama District Court has sentenced a 23-year-old man to 18 in years in prison for killing his 18-year-old former girlfriend last year. Haruki Ito, a company employee, had pleaded guilty to ... ( read original story ...)

The assembly of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward unanimously enacted an ordinance on Friday to ban street drinking at night in certain entertainment districts during the Halloween period. Street drinking at night will be banned in Shinjuku 3-chome and Kabukicho 1 ... ( read original story ...)

Yet, Haason Reddick has shown he isn’t like every NFL player. On Thursday, the Jets’ two-time Pro Bowl defensive end revealed he is in Tokyo through an Instagram story on what seems to be a leisurely vacation. Reddick is captured strolling the streets and wrote “The Lost Samurai” over the video clip. ( read original ...