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TOKYO -- Beginning June 1, anyone caught littering in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward could be hit with an on-the-spot fine of 2,000 yen (about $13) by the ward ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Typhoon Jangmi continued its northward journey towards Japan`s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday after bringing strong winds and heavy weather conditions to Okinawa, prompting transport ... ( read original story ...)

So is the “Open Yokohama” logo mark created by the city in 2009 to represent its future. In 1968, Yokohama’s association with the color blue became indelible with the release of a pop song titled ... ( read original story ...)

Four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka was seen celebrating her latest French Open 2026 victory against Naomi Osaka, 7-5, 6-3, doing the late Michael Jackson’s moonwalk dance step. It was ... ( read original story ...)

Following weeks of debate surrounding the French Open’s scheduling bias, Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka finally broke the three-year drought of women’s prime-time night sessions at Roland-Garros. In ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka reveals latest French Open outfit for night match against Aryna Sabalenka - Osaka’s Eiffel Tower-inspired look continued for her fouth-round match against the world No 1 ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began accepting applications on May 29 for residents to move into "affordable" housing units in the city of･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 2 (Reuters) - Japanese financial authorities held back from stepping up verbal warnings on the yen on Tuesday even as it neared the key 160-per-dollar mark, a restraint ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's defense chief rejected China's "new militarism" claims, saying Tokyo's buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its military. ( read original story ...)

Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country. The endangered birds took off from their wooden cages Sunday ... ( read original story ...)

Japan becomes the first foreign partner in Trump's Genesis Mission, committing $1B over five years to joint AI research. ( read original story ...)

Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo is concerned as its ageing fighters need to be replaced and the project lacks a clear development plan and schedule, analysts say. ( read original story ...)

It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match. ( read original story ...)

Anna Kalinskaya of Russia advances to the French Open quarterfinals for the first time. She defeated Anastasia Potapova of Austria 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) on Monday. ( read original story ...)

Follow our live coverage of Day 9 at Roland Garros with round of 16 action continuing in men's and women's singles ... ( read original story ...)