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My life completely changed,' said one woman who lost her son in the attack on a mental health clinic in Osaka’s Kita Ward that left 26 dead. ( read original story ...)

Japan wants renewable energy to account for up to 50% of its electricity mix by fiscal year 2040 with nuclear power taking up another 20%, according to a draft of its revised basic energy policy, as it makes a clean energy push while meeting rising power demand. ( read original story ...)

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League. ( read original story ...)

Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google's parent Alphabet, is going international. The company on Monday said it's partnering with Japanese taxi service Nihon Kotsu and taxi app Go to bring its fully ... ( read original story ...)

Waymo will start testing self-driving cars on the streets of Tokyo next year in its first step toward international expansion. Waymo, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is already a common sight ... ( read original story ...)

Waymo will begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo in early 2025, the first time the Alphabet company's robotaxis have driven on public ... ( read original story ...)

The Alphabet Inc. unit is partnering with Japan’s biggest taxi service to test a fleet of electric Jaguar SUVs that will learn how to drive in Japan early next year. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as tech issues tracked overnight advances by their U.S. counterparts, although gains were limited ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting starting ... ( read original story ...)

In a series of Truth Social posts on Monday, President-elect Trump announced his ambassadorial picks to Japan, the Dominican Republic, Austria, Luxembourg and Uruguay. ( read original story ...)

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korean troops sustain casualties fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, and UK court reveals identity of alleged Chinese spy ( read original story ...)

As Billboard Japan unveiled its 2024 year-end charts, the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts — rapper R-Shitei (also known as R-rated) and DJ Matsunaga — land the No. 1 song of the year ( read original story ...)

HANABIE. is an all-woman nu-metal band of vocalist Yukina, guitarist and vocalist Matsuri, bassist and backup vocalist Hettsu, and drummer Chika. ( read original story ...)

Spread the loveIntroduction Nagoya, a vibrant city in central Japan, is known for its rich history, modern attractions, and industrial heritage. As a major economic hub, Nagoya offers a unique blend ... ( read original story ...)

The four-day workweek is gaining traction worldwide as countries and corporations explore ways to balance productivity with employee well-being ... ( read original story ...)

President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese company to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years. Trump announced the ... ( read original story ...)

President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related ... ( read original story ...)