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At least 14 people died after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said “every second counts” as thousands of military ... ( read original story ...)

An artificial intelligence exhibition is underway in Tokyo and physical AI is taking center stage. The technology can make decisions on its own, allowing robots and machines to act autonomously. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday as dip-buying was prompted after position-adjustment selling in heavyweight technology shares ahead of ch ( read original story ...)

Hyatt Centric Sapporo announced today that reservations are now open for stays beginning December 1, 2026, ahead of its fall 2026 debut. Located in the heart of Sapporo, the vibrant capital of ... ( read original story ...)

Typhoon Saudel is moving away from Japan's southwestern regions of Amami and Okinawa. But the typhoon's impact is expected to linger. ( read original story ...)

Meanwhile, Japan ranks second in the world in the production of iodine, a key material for perovskite solar cells. The government hopes that power generation by perovskite solar cells in 2040 will reach 20 gigawatts, equivalent to the output by 40 nuclear reactors. ( read original story ...)

It is planning for two-week forecasts, up from seven days at present. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Sapporo USA plans 50 layoffs as it begins winding down Stone Brewing’s Escondido brewery and bistro operations. ( read original story ...)

The annual Otsuka Awa Odori festival has been running since 1972, bringing together more than 1,000 dancers every year. The pre-event festivities will take place at the station-front plaza on August 28, featuring a ceremony followed by mini Awa Odori performances. ( read original story ...)

A Tokyo car meet brings together an extraordinary mix of rare supercars, classic Porsches and Japanese performance icons on a cold Sunday morning. Early sightings include vintage air cooled Porsche 911s, ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s Haneda airport expands Terminal 1 with a new satellite facility, enhancing passenger convenience amid rising air travel demand and stricter baggage check-in times. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Learn how proteins trapped in ancient plaque revealed that Osaka commoners ate prized sea bream, distant fish, and taboo meat. ( read original story ...)

OSAKA -- The popularity of the University of Osaka's official mascot, Dr. Wani, whose name comes from the Japanese word for crocodile, is growing. As ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Follow the Little League World Series on Tuesday Aug. 25, including live updates for Mexico vs Japan elimination game in Williamsport. ( read original story ...)

Stone Brewing production will leave Escondido and move to facilities operated by Firestone Walker and Duvel USA. ( read original story ...)

The Meteorological Agency announced its September to November forecast on Tuesday. It says overall atmospheric temperatures during the period are expected to be high due to the effects of global ... ( read original story ...)