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NAGOYA—A close aide to former Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura was elected his successor despite public outrage over derogatory remarks about women by a key supporter. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo police have decided to hire civilian computer specialists as temporary officers to fight increasing cybercrime. ( read original story ...)

FAB Paris 2024 Opens at the Grand Palais. From Chanel to Courteille via Ancient Egypt, Paris & Tokyo, FAB Paris spotlights 'Le Gout Des Femmes'. ( read original story ...)

Shares in Japanese train operators Keisei Electric Railway Co. and Keikyu Corp. jumped Monday morning following reports that a fund linked to activist investor Yoshiaki Murakami has built stakes in both companies. ( read original story ...)

England get their first win of the autumn with nine-try win over Eddie Jones' Japan at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. ( read original story ...)

OSAKA--Osaka's annual winter tradition, the Festival of Lights 2024, is drawing visitors to the city center to marvel at the colorful festive lights and decorations on nightly display. ( read original story ...)

Some 78% of Nihon Michelin Tire Co. workers are satisfied with the company headquarters' move from the bright lights of Tokyo's Shinjuku･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

A documentary film following the daily lives of four Japanese chefs as they create dishes within the rich culinary culture and land ... ( read original story ...)

LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Japan coach Eddie Jones pleaded for patience after his young team were blown away 59-14 by England on Sunday, their third heavy defeat in four games in the Autumn series. Japan did beat Uruguay last week but although they leaked ... ( read original story ...)

Offering guests hourly rates and privacy, “love hotels” can be found across Japan. But as photographer François Prost documents, their architecture can be far from discreet. ( read original story ...)

Jumanji was a “bottles and models” club, which meant this was a promoter. It was their job to lure models to the club, which in turn lured salarymen. That’s who bankrolls the bottles, in exchange for the models’ company. Sure, some of them were a bit seedy. But couldn’t I handle a few bald heads ...

England ended their run of five straight defeats with a comprehensive 59-14 victory against a young Japan team at Twickenham on Sunday, running in nine tries, including two from captain Jamie George. ( read original story ...)