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When Tokyo residents grow weary of city life, they escape to rural Japan's lush nature. There's no better place for such a getaway than the ultra-scenic town of Nikko. And to truly experience nature ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA--Police shot and wounded a man armed with a knife who is believed to have slashed an elderly woman in a dispute at an apartment complex here on Nov. 13. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday, lifted by buying of electronics issues that tracked rises in their U.S. counterparts late last week. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese wholesale inflation slowed below 1% for the first time in just over 2-1/2-years, data showed on Monday, a sign that cost push pressures that had been driving up prices for a wide range of goods were starting to fade. ( read original story ...)

In a country where more than 40% get less than six hours’ sleep a night and millions nap at work, new ways to grab forty winks are big business ( read original story ...)

Here's how players can get to Kuidaore Taro Statue Photograph in Like a Dragon Gaiden. Osaka is known not just for its living icons but also for a cheerful clown puppet named Kuidaore Taro. While once associated with a now-closed restaurant, he still ... ( read original story ...)

The undersea volcano, off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, started its latest series of eruptions on Oct. 21. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Defence chiefs from South Korea, Japan and the United States have agreed to start as planned a real-time data sharing scheme on North Korean missiles in December, South Korea's ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese weather officials say atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable in the Hokuriku Region on the Sea of Japan, as well as in western Japan. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Manji Gang is in complete disarray after the death of Emma Sano, leading to internal conflicts between Mikey and Draken. Kisaki's plan to take over Toman and defeat Mikey is motivated by his ... ( read original story ...)

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka is set to return to tennis at the Brisbane International less than six months after giving birth. ( read original story ...)

Noriaki Kasai, a 51-year-old seasoned ski jumper, continues to be a symbol of the sport, although his recent achievements have been limited. What is the secret to his sustained career? His coach has ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is leading an annual multinational naval exercise that includes the Philippines as an observer for the first time. ( read original story ...)

The controversial religious movement founded by Sun Myung Moon is facing a "crisis" after Japan's vote to dissolve the church, a leaked meeting shows. ( read original story ...)

Japan's navy on Saturday announced the start of a joint annual military exercise, with the Philippines observing the operations for the first time as the two countries seek closer maritime cooperation. ( read original story ...)

Shonan Bellmare and Yokohama FC both claimed vital wins at the bottom end of the J-League first division on Saturday to ... ( read original story ...)