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Asian shares are sharply lower, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Taiwan falling more than 4% after Wall Street had another wipeout. ( read original story ...)

The annex of the Osaka Prefectural Government office has been vandalized with English letters reportedly condemning Israel spray-painted on a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Asian shares are sharply lower, with Tokyo's benchmark falling more than 4%, after another wipeout slammed Wall Street. ( read original story ...)

Actor Park Hyung-sik proved his unwavering global popularity by successfully completing the fan meeting UNIVERSIKTY held in Tokyo, Japan. Park Hyung-sik held a fan meeting UNIVERSIKTY at Musashinomori ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Protesters took to the streets of Shibuya March 30, recognized as Palestine's "Land Day," calling for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and massacres in the Gaza Strip. ( read original story ...)

Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings ... ( read original story ...)

Falling ridership is putting pressure on JR Hokkaido to close underutilized local lines even as it struggles to complete the Hokkaido Shinkansen. ( read original story ...)

A Toyota subsidiary will trial vests with solar cells that generate electricity to power devices such as neck fans at the Osaka World Expo. ( read original story ...)

This year, the liquor industry has won big at the Shop! ANZ Retail Marketing Awards, with Sapporo taking home Best in Show and Experience prizes. ( read original story ...)

Brave Lupus Tokyo secured their place in the postseason playoffs in the Japan Rugby League One first division on Sunday after overp ... ( read original story ...)

"We were excited to develop a material that outperformed all existing materials." Scientists make first-of-its-kind discovery that could impact drinking water for billions of people: 'Other groups ... ( read original story ...)

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the heart of the Japanese capital, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)'s Tokyo Regional Headquarters a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

The United States has taken the first step toward upgrading its military operation in Japan to a joint force headquarters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Sunday in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s industrial production grew at the fastest clip in nearly a year, as manufacturers sought to meet strong demand before the US implements new tariffs on autos and auto parts. ( read original story ...)

Japan's factory output rose 2.5% in February from the previous month, slightly better than a median market forecast for a 2.3% rise, government data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)

The World Exposition opening next month in Osaka could boost Japan's consumption by 1 trillion yen, with spending by foreign tourists outside the event venue accounting for about 30 percent, according ... ( read original story ...)