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YOKOHAMA--The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Odesa made the long journey here at a difficult time to thank his sister city and ask for its continued support in rebuilding his city’s damaged ... ( read original story ...)

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revised its guidelines on measures to prevent injustice when hosting international sporting events. ( read original story ...)

Many fans flocked to the zoo even before opening time to celebrate the twin cubs' birthday on Friday, taking pictures of them, and cheering at the two playing together and sharing a bamboo stick. "I ... ( read original story ...)

The operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea says it will raise admission fees to the theme parks from October. For the first time ever, the price of a one-day ticket on peak days will exceed ... ( read original story ...)

Japan mourned the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, one of the fiercest conflicts in World War II, on Friday while addressing tensions over a more aggressive China. ( read original story ...)

A new poll has boosted Sapporo's hopes of staging the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics by revealing that 60 per cent of people in Japan are in ... ( read original story ...)

A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity. ( read original story ...)

Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker both spent time with Japanese club Nagoya Grampus in the 90s, but the years since have featured a relegation and mid-table mediocrity ... ( read original story ...)

The oldest goalscorer in Japanese football, Kazuyoshi Miura, has signed a new deal with Yokohama that will keep him playing at 54. ( read original story ...)