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Japanese stocks have trounced their Chinese peers this year, but some investors are betting the tide is about to turn.Headwinds are growing for Japanese equities including deteriorating global growth and concern the era of yen weakness that has bolstered exporters’ earnings may be nearly over as the central bank comes under pressure to tighten policy. ( ...

Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, speaking at a meeting of senior officials from prefectural and city governments. Osaka is considering introducing ride-sharing services for the 2025 Osaka Kansai ... ( read original story ...)

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Friday agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military cooperation amid rising maritime tensions in the region and an increasingly assertive China. ( read original story ...)

Japan is prioritizing outlays on US-made frontline weapons, leaving less month for secondary gear, sources told Reuters. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Princess Kako on Friday arrived in Peru on an official visit to commemorate 150 years of diplomatic relations between both countries. Kako, 28, will spend six days in the South American country, ( read original story ...)

Japan will provide $65 million in additional humanitarian aid to Palestinians out of concern over the conflict in Gaza, foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa said during a tour of Israel and Jordan on Friday. ( read original story ...)

The second trailer for the highly anticipated "Godzilla Minus One" has hit the internet, offering a thrilling glimpse into the return of the iconic kaiju to the big screen. Spectacle of epic proportions: The newest preview of Toho Studios’ 33rd entry in the legendary monster franchise was released on Friday morning and hints at a ...

While Equinox, officially the best horse in the world, is not here, Japan’s challenge is spread across both the dirt and turf ( read original story ...)