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Survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki who currently live in Tokyo have paid tribute to the victims of the attacks that occurred toward the end of World War Two. An annual remembrance ceremony took place in the Japanese capital on ... ( read original story ...)

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their 2025 schedule and they are set to kick off their season with a bang, starting with an international series in Tokyo against the Cubs on March 18-19. This marks the second consecutive year the Dodgers will begin their season overseas. ( read original story ...)

While the eyes of the world will soon be upon Paris and the sporting competition, we take a look back at the last summer Olympics, which took place in the Japanese capital of Tokyo, and marked the second time the city had acted as host after Asia’s first Olympics in 1964. ( read original story ...

Nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares the foods she always eats to promote longevity, inspired by her experiences growing up in Nara, Japan. ( read original story ...)

Italy concluded their summer tour with a decisive 42-14 victory over Japan in Sapporo, as highlighted by manager Gonzalo Quesada. Despite some disciplinary issues, the team showcased resilience and ... ( read original story ...)

Yokozuna Terunofuji fended off Shonannoumi on Sunday to secure a winning record for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in just eight d ... ( read original story ...)

A severe thunderstorm hit central Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday evening, July 20. The storm brought lightning strikes and torrential rains, prompting warnings for heavy rain and flash flooding. ( read original story ...)

Following empty stands at Tokyo Olympics 2020, record 8.8 Million tickets have been sold for Paris Olympics 2024, according to IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell. ( read original story ...)

Stone blocks originally cut for use in the rebuilding of Osaka Castle after its destruction in the 1615 Summer Siege of Osaka but ultimately not utilized are planned to be repurposed as pillars for ... ( read original story ...)

Kanagawa police have arrested a 51-year-old woman after the discovery of the corpse of her brother inside their residence in Yokohama City ... ( read original story ...)

I was depressed,' admits Lyles about his time at Tokyo 2020. 'I was coming off my antidepressant medication at the time because I was gaining weight in an unnatural way. There was a lot going on. 'It ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber Co. is in advanced talks to buy Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Off-the-Road tire business for at least $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese company has ... ( read original story ...)

An industry that runs on exploitation, coercive behaviour and false promises of runway dreams to young impressionable girls - Japan's disturbing porn industry has long been a legal grey-zone. In a ... ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Terunofuji escaped defeat by a razor-thin margin but eventually overcame trickster Ura in a classic encounter on Saturday to stay perfect after seven days at the Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)

Book reveals how Indonesians watched Chinese opponents Jia Yifan and Chen Qingchen practising on eve of gold medal match. ( read original story ...)

Temperatures are soaring in the Kanto-Koshin region including Tokyo, with the mercury already topping 35 degrees Celsius in some cities. The Japan Meteorological Agency is forecasting mostly cloudy and sunny weather for the region on Saturday as it is in ... ( read original story ...)