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The president of Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) announced on March 29 that the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line will not begin operating in 2027 as planned, with the delay now expected to be at least ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the smaller Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, have broadly agreed to form a coalition government, setting the stage for the country's first female ... ( read original story ...)

As buzz continues about AJ Styles retiring from WWE, he had an emotional goodbye at the recent live show in Japan. ( read original story ...)

By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's bid to become Japan's first female prime minister regained momentum this week, as alliance discussions with ... ( read original story ...)

Near Nagoya, startup AirKamuy is building affordable cardboard “origami drones” as Japan accelerates defense innovation under rising regional threats. Backed by the Ministry of Defense, these low-cost ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s three largest banks (Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho) are joining forces to launch stablecoins backed by both the yen and the U.S. dollar, according to Nikkei. These digital ... ( read original story ...)

Suntory and Sapporo will prioritize the supply of regular products over seasonal items, according to their announcements on Friday. ( read original story ...)

Japanese brewers Suntory Holdings Ltd. and Sapporo Breweries Ltd. have announced a partial halt to sales of their beer sets for end-of-year gifts, as they are receiving a flood of orders amid delays i ... ( read original story ...)

Fire, flavor, and history come together in Sapporo’s famous Genghis Khan BBQ. Diners grill endless cuts of meat on the unique domed iron pan, letting the juices and smoke infuse every bite. It’s an ... ( read original story ...)

A 41-year-old man from Nagoya City in custody for repeatedly committing indecent acts against multiple girls has been arrested for the eighth time ... ( read original story ...)

Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle. ( read original story ...)

Ahead of her quarterfinal match against Jaqueline Cristian, top seed and home favorite Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Kinoshita Group Japan Open. The withdrawal comes as a result of a left thigh injury ... ( read original story ...)

I spent 4 nights at Yotel Tokyo Ginza, a hybrid robot hotel in Tokyo. The robot room service and check-in was novel, but it has a way to go. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese girl group's second global outing will support their upcoming debut full length album, due out on Jan. 23. ( read original story ...)

Shock waves should not be shocking—engineers across scientific fields need to be able to precisely predict how the instant and strong pressure changes initiate and dissipate to prevent damage. Now, ... ( read original story ...)

There were serious questions about Naomi Osaka's left injury sustained during her second-round match against Suzan Lamens at the Japan Open earlier this week. Despite her optimistic tone, Osaka withdrew from the tournament and later announced the end of her 2025 season in an Instagram post. ( read original story ...)