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A taxi overturned in a tunnel on the Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route, central Tokyo on the evening of May 11, killing ... ( read original story ...)

An elementary school girl and her father in Japan have sued her former homeroom teacher, her school's operator and the parents of a classmat ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday, as investors largely adopted a wait-and-see stance before the release of earnings reports by major J ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese investigative sources say a man arrested over the killing of a married couple has said he was in contact with two other suspects by cell phone when the victims are believed to have been ... ( read original story ...)

An elementary school girl and her father in Japan have sued her former homeroom teacher, her school's operator and the parents of a classmat･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo board of education says it will provide Japanese comprehension tests to help foreign students improve their language skills. ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG -- A Tokyo-based law firm is set to reboot efforts to enlist investors hit by the sudden wipeout of certain bonds issued by the now-defunct Credit Suisse, adding to a growing movement to ... ( read original story ...)

That’s about to change on June 6th with the opening of Fantasy Springs, Tokyo Disney Resort’s largest expansion since Tokyo DisneySea debuted in 2001. “Tokyo Disney Resort is a fantastic, must-visit ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo 's urban hiking blends the new with the old, offering a unique experience. On foot, you'll find skyscrapers alongside historic temples and lush parks. Hidden treasures await beyond what's ... ( read original story ...)

About 500 people dressed as samurai warriors took part in a festival to honor a famous 16th century warlord in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks were mostly flat Monday morning, as gains from semiconductor-related shares offset selling amid caution before a slew of major Japanese companies release their earnings results. The ... ( read original story ...)

A train on a busy Tokyo line was temporarily stopped Sunday evening after a passenger reported seeing a small snake on board, with th ( read original story ...)

Japan is seeing conditions fall in place for the central bank to normalise monetary policy, ruling party heavyweight Katsunobu Kato told Reuters, underscoring growing political support for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA--The Domannaka Anime Film Festival being held May 17-19 at the Midland Square Cinema near Nagoya Station will feature classic titles mostly from the 1980s as well as many of their creators. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka seems to be playing the clay tennis of her life and she admits tennis icons such as Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal have all played a little part in it. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Monday, as investors refrained from active buying ahead of upcoming earnings reports from major Japanese companies this week. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 72. ( read original story ...)