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Yuki Ito delighted home fans as she took her second FIS Ski Jumping World Cup victory of the season on the large hill in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)

Memories of her two previous titles at the Australian Open have made it hard for Naomi Osaka not to dream of holding aloft the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup once again as she marks her return in a first ... ( read original story ...)

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ... ( read original story ...)

Japan came from behind to beat Vietnam 4-2 in their Asian Cup Group D opener in a thrilling encounter on Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium where five goals were scored in the first half and Takumi ... ( read original story ...)

Foreigners see Japan's empty houses as a way to be homeowners for as little as $23,000. Moving there allows them a more adventurous and affordable life. ( read original story ...)

An All Nippon Airways domestic flight turned back to Japan’s northern airport of Sapporo after a crack was found on the cockpit window, according to the airline and reports. ( read original story ...)

The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo has reacted angrily to Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko's congratulatory message to Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te. ( read original story ...)

The launch on Sunday appeared to have been the first such test of 2024. TOKYO -- North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on Sunday afternoon, Japan’s Defense Ministry said. The launch appeared to have been a shorter-range ballistic missile based on its flight time, officials said. ( read original story ...)

A rocket carrying the latest addition to Japan’s network of spy satellites took off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan around 1:44 p.m. local time Friday. The rocket was co-developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. ( read original story ...)