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Matcha, a finely ground Japanese green tea, is experiencing a boom. It's popping up in lattes, ice cream, and more, leading to a worldwide shortage. ( read original story ...)

Japan's 30-year bond yield rose to a new record high on Friday, recently yielding 3.22%. Analysts at Societe Generale say Japan's entering a second reflationary phase, that will lead to stocks ... ( read original story ...)

All world titles come with a gold medal, but only the 100 meter champion can claim to be the fastest woman or man in the world. At blistering fast speeds of 21+ ... ( read original story ...)

Barely two months into office, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faces a pivotal foreign policy test, heading into back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington that reflect the wider struggle of U. ( read original story ...)

Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in July but stayed above the central bank's 2% target, keeping alive market expectations for another interest rate hike in the coming months. ( read original story ...)

A man who was killed by a brown bear while climbing a mountain on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido is believed to have been running alon ... ( read original story ...)

A Japan-led meeting on African development has concluded with a joint declaration. The Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, brought together the leaders of Japan and 49 ... ( read original story ...)

Fujiyosh Shindo, 93, was discovered collapsed and bleeding by his wife inside their home in Japan’s northern Akita prefecture on Monday in a suspected bear attack. ( read original story ...)

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to embark on his first overseas trip focusing on bilateral diplomacy this weekend starting with a rare Japan visit that will likely set the stage for his ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Finance Ministry plans to set the provisional rate for interest payments on government bonds at 2.6% for the next fiscal year, the highest level in 17 years, according to a local media report. ( read original story ...)

YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Japan and African nations agreed Friday to cooperate in realizing "stable supply and responsible development" of critical minerals amid growing global moves to ensure economic ... ( read original story ...)

A newly uncovered U.S. military report reveals that over 400 Japanese were mobilized to run the Class-B and C Yokohama war crimes tri ... ( read original story ...)

KKR is the leading candidate to buy the Yokohama headquarters of automaker Nissan Motor and has offered around 90 billion yen ($609.80 million), a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)

Golden human statues appeared in an underground street in Osaka's Umeda district on Aug. 18 to raise awareness about how remaining in the sam･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

“We always say Malaysian food is the most delicious cuisine and this view has been agreed upon by visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka. The dishes at the Malaysia Pavilion have been crowned number one in the ... ( read original story ...)

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has proudly welcomed a record three millionth visitors, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national ... ( read original story ...)