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In Japan, the Nikkei 225 continued to push 33-year record levels as it jumped 2% on the open, with the Topix also gaining 1.26%. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 climbed 1.36%, while South Korean markets are closed Monday for a holiday. ( read original story ...)

In "Your Name" director Makoto Shinkai's latest film "Suzume no Tojimari," the protagonists journey across Japan from south to north. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Nikkei share average rose to its highest level since July 1990 on Monday, buoyed by optimism over a U.S. debt ceiling deal and a weaker yen. The Nikkei jumped as high as 31,529.23 early in the session, ( read original story ...)

North Korea has notified Japan of its plan to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported on Monday, citing a Japanese government official. "We strongly urge North Korea to refrain from launching while cooperating with relevant countries such as the U. ( read original story ...)

The Shimokobe Farm bred/consigned colt (Hip 49) by Leontes claimed top honors during the HBA Training Sale of 2-Year-Olds getting ¥24,200,000 May 23 at Sapporo Racecourse. ( read original story ...)

Air France AF291 declared an emergency and returned to Osaka less than three hours into its 12-hour-long return leg to Paris. ( read original story ...)

An Air France KLM SA passenger plane flying from Osaka in western Japan to French capital Paris turned back on Sunday after weather radar and speed meters malfunctioned while flying over the Pacific ... ( read original story ...)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, who is on an official visit to Japan to attract investors into the State, today travelled by the high speed bullet train from Osaka to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Insider ate at Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku in Tokyo, which has a Michelin Bib Gourmand Award. The three-course meal cost less than $10. ( read original story ...)