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Tokyo Gas is doubling down on the Haynesville shale region of East Texas with its acquisition of Rockcliff Energy, reaffirming its belief in the area’s rising importance in global gas markets. The Japan-based gas utility said Friday that its TG Natural Resources subsidiary would buy the East Texas gas producer for $2. ( read original ...

Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday on buying of exporter and technology issues as the yen weakened and interest rates fell after the Bank of J ( read original story ...)

A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo is expected to officially announce a significant policy shift this week, allowing the export of dozens of Patriot missiles to the United States, U.S. newspaper the Washington Post reported on ... ( read original story ...)

Richard Yap and his family are enjoying the beauty of Nagoya City in Japan! On Instagram, Richard shared some lovely snaps of him with his wife Melody and daughter Ashley strolling the streets of ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese court sided with Tokyo on Wednesday and wrested permitting approval for a Marine Corps runway at Camp Schwab away from Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki. ( read original story ...)

Decade of upheaval and scandal brought down one of Japan’s biggest brands, triggering buyout and an uncertain future ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Oscar entry is by German filmmaker Wim Wenders. His new film, "Perfect Days," is inspired by the country's unique public toilet culture. ( read original story ...)

The United States has flown a long-range bomber for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing its biggest scandal in decades, involving millions of dollars in undocumented political funds. ( read original story ...)

Japan's new industry minister on Wednesday pledged to continue supporting efforts to revitalise the country's chip manufacturing base, which have included subsidies for Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC and ... ( read original story ...)

Polycrystalline is ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the screens of our smartphones and computers to the metals and ceramics in our cars. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government on Dec. 19 unveiled the overall cost of hosting the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, putting infrastructure developmen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate used to compile the state budget to 1.9% for the next fiscal year from this year's 1.1%. ( read original story ...)

Young Filipino big man Kai Sotto is expected to finally see action in two weeks' time after recovering from a back injury that has kept him out of action for the 2023-24 Japan B.League season. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Tokyo’s Shibuya district has cancelled its New Year’s Eve countdown for the fourth year in a row due to concerns over “safety and security at the event”, which typically draws about 100,000 ... ( read original story ...)