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Naomi Osaka will play Bianca Andreescu in the Libema Open quarter-finals after a commanding straight-sets victory over Suzan Lamens. The four-time major winner took just 54 minutes to wrap up a 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)

Mayumi Kitakata, a 57-year-old resident of Tokyo, Japan, is among the many pet owners who have turned to artificial intelligence to ensure the well-being of their furry companions. What Happened: Kitakata, ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Thursday morning, as a firmer yen prompted selling of exporter issues and a cautious mood prevailed ( read original story ...)

The evening of June 12th was aflutter with excitement as BLACKPINK’s Jisoo attended the Miss Dior pop-up store event in Tokyo, Japan. Jisoo, who is revered for her ambassador role, delighted her fans with strikingly beautiful, ( read original story ...)

Honda Motor will start selling a micro-sized electric van targeted at Japan's delivery industry in October, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday, joining an increasingly crowded part of the market. ( read original story ...)

Mayumi Kitakata frets about the health and wellbeing of Chi, her stoic housemate who enjoys treats, indulges a bit too much in the catnip, and about 14 is getting on in years for a feline. ( read original story ...)

Japan's parliament on Wednesday passed new legislation aiming to foster competition in the tech industry by preventing giants like Apple and Google from limiting third-party apps in their smartphone ... ( read original story ...)

Far from Parisian bistros serving up Burgundy snails, one Japanese man has figured out how to farm the slimy species -- a feat that has long eluded the French.Around five percent are homegrown in ... ( read original story ...)

Scientists studying forgotten specimens in a museum uncovered a new species of long-tailed sea creatures related to chimeras. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks were mixed in early trading Thursday, as buying boosted by U.S. data showing cooling inflation was offset by selling of ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike said Wednesday she will seek reelection for her third four-year term in July's gubernatorial election, setting the stage for a battle with high-profile opposition lawmaker Renho and a proxy war between the national ruling and opposition parties. ( read original story ...)

Warren Buffett says Tokyo executives are good value for money. But there’s a widening gulf between local and foreign business leaders. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka continued her impressive return to the grass courts with a straight-sets victory over Suzan Lamens to advance to the Libema Open quarter-finals. ( read original story ...)

Sumo wrestling in Japan is among the world’s oldest sports, dating back at least 1,500 years. The rules are simple: Square off with an opponent in a ring lined with sand, then try to push the other person out. ( read original story ...)

The Libema Open quarterfinals will feature a battle of US Open champions as Naomi Osaka takes on Bianca Andreescu on Friday for a spot in the semifinals. ( read original story ...)

The pace of gains in Japan’s producer prices quickened more than expected in May, registering the fastest clip in nine months, adding to signs of simmering inflationary pressure ahead of the Bank of Japan’s meeting this week. ( read original story ...)