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C hina, Japan, and South Korea discussed North Korea's nuclear weapons program during their three-way summit in Seoul on Monday, with nuclear-armed Pyongyang announcing it intends to launch another spy satellite in the coming days. ( read original story ...)

There will be quite the high-profile clash in the second round of the 2024 French Open women's singles tournament. Top-seeded Iga Świątek will face ... ( read original story ...)

Two public night schools for those who have yet to complete compulsory education will finally open next spring in central Japan's Aichi Pref･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka held off a late charge from Italy's Lucia Bronzetti to avoid a first-round exit at the French Open. Japan's Osaka came through 6-1 4-6 7-5 for her first victory at Roland Garros in three years. ( read original story ...)

A mystery-solving event in Tokyo's Kabutocho district featuring Eiichi Shibusawa, known as the father of Japanese capitalism, is gaining in popularity. The event has been held since April by Heiwa Real Estate, which owns office buildings and commercial ... ( read original story ...)

Hanako Montgomery reports on Japan’s “host clubs” as complaints grow that they are preying on vulnerable women. ( read original story ...)

Japan's government upgraded its assessment of factory output for the first time in a year, saying in its monthly economic report that it showed signs of picking up and signalling production may have ... ( read original story ...)