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Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter China. ( read original story ...)

Worshippers flocked to a major Shinto shrine in central Tokyo in the waning hours of New Year's Eve to pray for good luck. ( read original story ...)

"I know the Rose Parade is such a prestigious event for marching bands. And they said we could come too," Golden Bears head cheer coach Kazue Noda said. ( read original story ...)

The 2026 ATP and WTA seasons begin with the opening day of the United Cup. Naomi Osaka’s Team Japan will face Stefanos Tsitsipas’s Team Greece in Perth, after Team Spain’s tie with Team Argentina. ( read original story ...)

The Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo was recently named the #1 hotel in both Japan and Tokyo, as well as the #15 hotel in the world by The World's 50 Best, Opened less than two years ago in April 2023, the hotel ... ( read original story ...)

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan New Years Eve, registering at a 6.0 in magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No tsunami warnings were issued Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber reports research progress on rubber tree leaf fall disease, supporting sustainable natural rubber production in Indonesia. ( read original story ...)

Traveling from Osaka to Hiroshima on Japan’s high speed train network feels less like transportation and more like stepping into the future. From the moment you enter the station, everything runs with ... ( read original story ...)

Major cities including Sydney, Paris, and Tokyo have cancelled New Year's Eve events due to a 'security domino' effect triggered by terror threats. Read the full details on the global crackdown. ( read original story ...)

As of the end of November, 235 bear attacks had killed 13 people across Japan this year, both the highest figures since records began in 2006, according to official data. ( read original story ...)

Rising threats are prompting some politicians in Japan, the only nation attacked with nuclear weapons, to reconsider its position. ( read original story ...)

Ships using B24 or higher biofuel blends must bunker at least 300 mt to qualify, while methanol-powered ships qualify without a volume threshold, Yokohama City said in a press release last week. To ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks are likely to maintain their upward momentum to test new record highs next year on optimism that the government's expans ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese police and a university in Aichi Prefecture, along with NTT Data Group Corp., have jointly developed a system to create com ... ( read original story ...)

It swore in its first female prime minister, the stock market hit record highs and the Osaka Expo was deemed a financial success. ( read original story ...)

Visiting Japan for the first time and exploring Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara creates an unforgettable introduction to the country’s culture, history, and everyday life. Each city offers a completely ... ( read original story ...)