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Authorities in Japan have arrested a woman accused of injuring several people, including an 85-year-old, by spraying an irritating liquid at them inside a department store restroom. ( read original story ...)

North Korea reportedly fired ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday evening, its latest warning shots to neighboring Japan and South Korea. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday said working with developing countries will be key to solving global issues like climate change, as he prepared to travel to Indonesia on his first state visit ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers his policy speech during the first day of an ordinary session at the lower house of parliament in Tokyo, Japan January 23, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Fi ... ( read original story ...)

National security advisers for the United States, Japan and South Korea on Thursday discussed maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait and coordination over the East China and South China Seas, the ... ( read original story ...)

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Kim Jong Un's military had fire 2 short-range missiles into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. ( read original story ...)

We’re grateful for every email, call, and share and are now focused on bringing her home safely,” Kandace Schipper's sister Nicole Willea said. ( read original story ...)

Japan has been negotiating the supply of artillery shells to the US to increase its stockpile for Ukraine, as Tokyo seeks a workaround to help Kyiv in its counteroffensive despite restrictions on arms ... ( read original story ...)

After South African surfer Jordy Smith missed out on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a knee injury, he secured his place at the 2024 Games in Paris through the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador. ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA--City officials apologized on June 14 for failing to stop discriminatory remarks against a wheelchair-user who asked at a public forum for an elevator to be installed in Nagoya Castle. ( read original story ...)

A former senior official of Japanese publisher Kadokawa has been found guilty of bribery in connection with the company's bid to win a sponsorship deal for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ( read original story ...)

The Air Force has issued an all-clear following a bomb threat that emptied wing headquarters and the base exchange Thursday morning at the home of U.S. Forces Japan. ( read original story ...)

The city announced plans last year to expand no-smoking areas to cover the entire city by 2025 while increasing the number of authorized smoking sections. ( read original story ...)

The firm released on Tuesday a report stating that if the Osaka integrated resort (IR) followed the ‘Singapore IR model’, adding commercial, theme park and marine leisure facilities to its ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's opposition is making final preparations to submit a no-confidence vote against the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, NTV reported on Thursday, which could trigger the dissolution of parliament and a snap election. ( read original story ...)

An Arizona woman has accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, alleging in a lawsuit updated this week that he held a knife at her throat and choked her until she passed out ... ( read original story ...)