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Scientists have discovered that seismic waves traveling to Earth’s core and back caused almost all of Japan to shift eastward after the 2011 earthquake. ( read original story ...)

The hike, from around $18 to $93 for a single trip, will apply to visitors from countries including China, India and Vietnam, but not most Western travelers. ( read original story ...)

June 23 (Reuters) - Blackstone is planning to invest $30 billion in Japan's AI data centers over the next three to five years, its president and chief operating officer Jonathan Gray told Nikkei in a ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is trying to find her footing on grass courts in 2026, and her Bad Homburg Open match against Elise Mertens was likely not to be easy. Was it? ( read original story ...)

Already renowned for their speed and comfort, Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains are about to become even more luxurious, with new private suites set to launch this autumn featuring lockable doors, ... ( read original story ...)

Takuma brings freestyle skateboarding into the streets of Osaka with a unique style that mixes technical flatground control, street gaps, stair tricks, and fast freestyle combinations. The video ... ( read original story ...)

The four-story boutique located in the Tokyo luxury district boasts a facade designed by architect Jun Aoki. ( read original story ...)

The ‘Summer Sonic Extra’ pre-festival programme on August 13 will feature some of the 2026 edition’s most anticipated names ... ( read original story ...)

From puffer jackets designed for power naps to homes that auto-adjust lighting and temperature, better sleep in Japan is a booming market. ( read original story ...)

HIRAKATA, Osaka -- Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School said it classified a December 2025 case in which a rugby player briefly lost consciousnes･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA -- To cheer on Japan's national team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 hosted jointly by Canada, the United States and Mexico, restaurants in･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

A Tokyo court on Tuesday found a former lawmaker of Japan's governing party and his then secretary guilty of false reporting under th ... ( read original story ...)

The price of used condominiums in Tokyo's 23 wards rose about 27 percent in May from a year earlier. Real estate research firm Tokyo Kantei says the average listing price of a 70-square-meter unit hit ... ( read original story ...)

Brandon Espiritu is trying to find “healing” in Osaka, Japan, after deactivating all his social media accounts earlier this month following the backlash over his controversial “halfies” remark. The ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka was brought to tears during her match at the Indian Wells Masters in California on Saturday. A heckler shouted "Naomi, you suck!," at Osaka from the stands during the tennis star's match ... ( read original story ...)

MANILA, Philippines — Former Mister Supranational Philippines Brandon Espiritu traveled to Osaka, Japan for a “healing” break following the backlash over his controversial remarks about the “halfies” ... ( read original story ...)