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Japan's factory activity expanded at a slower rate in August as a resurgence of coronavirus cases in Asia disrupted supply chains across the region, sinking overseas orders into contraction for the ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese cargo ship with no one on board is to be sent on a 236-mile voyage into busy shipping lanes next year, in a significant step forward in the race to ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is looking to hold a general election on Oct. 17 and will delay a leadership vote for his ruling party until after the poll, two leading newspapers reported. ( read original story ...)

You can view some statistics on flights from Nagoya to Caticlan (Boracay) below, such as the average flight time to the number of air miles. ( read original story ...)

Part of a volcanic archipelago that encompasses over 6,800 islands, Japan remains one of Asia's most fascinating tourist destinations, where a blend of modernity and tradition creates a look and feel ... ( read original story ...)

For the past few months, tennis star Naomi Osaka has been outspoken about mental health and understanding her limits. Now she's expanding that conversation to include giving herself a little bit of ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is practicing more positive self-talk. The tennis champion posted a candid letter on social media, in which she reflected on the past year and her ongoing mental health journey. After ... ( read original story ...)

The defending champion started the U.S. Open with a solid 6-4, 6-1 win over Marie Bouzkova, a hard-hitting Czech. Feeling good about herself is the next challenge. ( read original story ...)

Afghan Paralympians Hossain Rasouli and Zakia Khudadadi feared they would miss the Tokyo Paralympics when the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan initially prevented them from flying to Tokyo. But after a ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. Paralympians continue to smash records at the Tokyo Games. As the Tokyo Paralympic Games near their end, Team USA athletes have already made history -- smashing world records at the international ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s top diplomat says his country has temporarily moved its embassy from Afghanistan to Turkey but now plans to relocate it to Qatar, where the Taliban have an office. The Gulf Arab country is ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber has donated nearly $12,000 to the victims of the heavy rains and flooding that occurred July 14-15 in Germany. ( read original story ...)

Sarah Storey became the joint-most successful British Paralympian in history while ... ( read original story ...)

Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has clinched a first-round victory at the 2021 U.S. Open. Osaka won two straight sets 6-4, […] The post Naomi Osaka wins her first round of 2021 U.S. Open: ‘Just excited ... ( read original story ...)

Sam Grewe made a choice when he 13 to have his right leg amputated after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. His winning jump Tuesday of 1.88 meters was just under the world ... ( read original story ...)

Gold, Perthes' disease and competing on her own term - meet Paralympic swimmer Ellie Robinson, who finished fifth in the women's S6 butterfly final in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)