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Samsung Electronics is reportedly investing JPY25 billion (approx. US$170 million) to set up an advanced packaging research institute in Yokohama and acquire a major office tower in the city's Minato ... ( read original story ...)

Lisa Marie, the daughter of Priscilla and late rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, died on Jan. 12, 2023. She was 54. ( read original story ...)

The Lacheys originally sold the Tarzana dwelling to Osaka in 2022 for $6.2 million—but have now reclaimed the home for a much higher price. ( read original story ...)

Japan on Friday is marking the surrender announcement by then-Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago at the end of World War II. ( read original story ...)

Increasing pressure on Japan’s technology firms to return more cash to shareholders may spur the next phase of corporate reforms that helped drive the nation’s stock market to record highs. ( read original story ...)

Scientists transferred a fruit fly’s regurgitated gift-giving courtship to another species by altering where one gene is expressed in the brain. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka was criticized for her brief and impersonal runner-up speech at the Canadian Open, with fellow players accusing her of acting 'childish' ... ( read original story ...)

The deaths of two boxers in Tokyo have renewed scrutiny on rules, ringside care, and protective gear across the sport. ( read original story ...)

Fever dream-inspired cyberpunk first-person action game Tokyo Underground Killer will launch for PC via Steam on September 5 for $9.99, publishers 3DM Games and Gone Shootin, and developer Phoenix ... ( read original story ...)

The 'road to Tokyo', the World Athletics Championships in about a month, is paved with good intentions. And with 'record attempts'. They are used to it over there: in '64 Bob Hayes ran not ... ( read original story ...)

The top 20 Little League teams from around the globe enter Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 Little League World Series champions. ( read original story ...)

Some attendees ended up sleeping at the venue after failing to leave the site, with pavilions opened up to provide food and shelter. ( read original story ...)

Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates. ( read original story ...)

Nagoya is the deep fried food capital of Japan- this is a city which works hard and eats hard! Nagoya is an industrial powerhouse of Japan and its cuisine is hearty, salty, robust and filling. In this ... ( read original story ...)

A new slime-like material could transform how lithium-ion batteries are made and recycled, promising faster charging and green manufacturing. ( read original story ...)

Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates ... ( read original story ...)