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Torrential rain has been pounding southwestern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides and leaving at least six people missing. ( read original story ...)

Beneath the seawater in Japan's Beppu Bay lie layers of seemingly unremarkable sediment and sludge that tell the story of how humans have fundamentally altered the world around them.Twelve sites ... ( read original story ...)

Rina Gonoi vowed to bring her alleged tormentors to justice after she says she endured physical and verbal sexual abuse while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Force. ( read original story ...)

A Gallup Korea survey from June shows 78% of those polled said they were very or somewhat worried about contamination of seafood. When asked, some shoppers at fish markets told Korean media outlets ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's current account surplus more than doubled year-on-year in May, in a fourth straight month of gains, as the country's trade deficit narrowed and income gains from its overseas investment ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as investors scooped up companies that lost ground during the market's four-day losing streak. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has reportedly given birth to her firstborn, a baby girl whose name has not yet been disclosed to the public. The news comes courtesy of her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, who announced it to ... ( read original story ...)

But that’s starting to change as new developments with sweeping views, swimming pools and 24-hour valets are snapped up by local and overseas buyers taking advantage of a weaker yen and low interest ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire and Robin Shute claimed the second straight overall title at the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. ( read original story ...)