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There had been speculation that Hirofumi Yoshimura may opt not to run for reelection as Osaka governor with a view to a future return to national politics. ( read original story ...)

Alas Pilipinas star Bryan Bagunas captured another overseas title after Osaka Bluteon swept the Suntory Sunbirds, 25-22, 25-20, 25-18, in Game 3 of the 2025-2026 Japan SV. League Finals on Sunday at ... ( read original story ...)

Mounting concern over the impact of rising crude oil prices on Japan's economy has sent the country's benchmark long-term interest rate to a 29-year high. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, May 18 (Reuters) - Japan's government will likely issue fresh debt as part of funding for a planned extra budget to cushion the economic blow from the Middle East war, a government source with ... ( read original story ...)

Cristiano Ronaldo was playing for another trophy as Al Nassr faced Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, a match that could have delivered his first title with the club. However, it was not what he expected as his team lost 1-0. While much of ... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO -- Facing a shortage of local bus drivers, the Sapporo Municipal Government has launched a new initiative to train foreign drivers overseas an･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has warned doctors against prescribing a drug for rare autoimmune diseases to new patients following the deaths of 20 people who took it. The drug is used to treat rare ... ( read original story ...)

A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts.View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is leading an 11-day trip to Japan to have meetings with industry leaders there.Japan is the largest foreign investor in the u-s, ... ( read original story ...)

Japan investors pulled $29.6 billion out of U.S. government-linked debt in the first quarter of 2026, the country’s biggest quarterly sale since the second quarter of 2022, which was basically four ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo-based production and finance house is pioneering an ambitious new financing model for the Japanese film industry. ( read original story ...)

Nana’s Green Tea, Japan’s largest matcha cafe chain with more than 80 locations, is finally expanding across the U.S. The cafe is known for its rich matcha drinks, elaborate parfaits, and Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) - Bain Capital-owned Tanabe Pharma plans to bring up to three new drugs to Japan each year as the former Mitsubishi Chemical unit doubles down on its home market ... ( read original story ...)

May 15 (Reuters) - About 20 deaths linked to serious liver dysfunction have been reported in Japan in patients treated with Amgen's rare disease drug Tavneos, according to a safety notice issued by ... ( read original story ...)