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Inflation in Tokyo ran slightly hotter than economists were expecting in July, an outcome that casts some doubt on the Bank of Japan’s view that price growth will slow below its target in the coming ... ( read original story ...)

Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in July but remained well above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, keeping pressure on policymakers to dial back ultra-loose monetary policy. ( read original story ...)

The issue of Japan's declining population has been a priority for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is intent on reversing the dropping birth rate. He plans to earmark 3.5 trillion yen (nearly $25 ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae announced that he is gay on Wednesday – a bold move for such a public figure in Japan, a the country still does not recognize same-sex unions. ( read original story ...)

A herd of deer unfazed by humans while taking shelter from heavy rains in Nara, Japan, is the subject of a viral video. Background: Nara, a city in its namesake prefecture in central Japan, is home to ... ( read original story ...)

The air forces of France and Japan held their first joint exercise with their pilots on Thursday in the Pacific Ocean with officials saying they have a joint interest in the region. ( read original story ...)

Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, the blockbuster film has added new fuel to a disagreement that's been called “the most controversial issue in American history.” ( read original story ...)

Japan’s once beloved table tennis star Ai Fukuhara is at the center of a child custody feud following the break-up of her marriage to a Taiwanese player, who was also a star in the sport in his country. ( read original story ...)

The yen strengthened sharply Thursday before falling back somewhat, reflecting traders’ unease ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting Friday that some think will include a policy change. The widening interest-rate gap between the U. ( read original story ...)