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TOKYO (AP) -- Golf returned three years ago in Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence from the Olympics. But few play golf in Brazil, which kicked up problems from the start when a top-notch course h... ( read original story ...)

Turnout was 52%. Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki, who was voted in on a promise to fight the relocation, urged the government in Tokyo to "accept the resolute intention" of voters and "immediately halt ... ( read original story ...)

A student at Nagoya University’s Graduate School of Information Science has developed an online platform for music fans that keeps them update on classical and jazz concerts by musician and venue. Kan... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - A majority of voters in a referendum on Okinawa opposed a plan to relocate a U.S. military base within the southern Japanese island, but the central government said on Monday it inte... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- When Japan Airlines Co. last month announced it was opening a $70 million venture capital fund, it was natural for skeptics to wonder: What does an airline know about investing in start... ( read original story ...)

Kei Nishikori is confident his Japanese compatriot Naomi Osaka will learn to cope with pressure as she deals with her new elite status in tennis. Nishikori, who is top seed at the Dubai Championships ... ( read original story ...)

HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines wants to more than double its daily service from Tokyo’s Haneda airport to Hawaii. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the airline applied to the U.S. Department of Trans... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO - Japan’s Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign while calling for the country to embrace openness in a more globalized world. The government-sponsored ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and South Korea are engaged in a fresh spat -- this time over whether Japan will participate in multilateral naval exercises set to take place off Busan in late April -- amid renewed hostility o... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO - Donald Keene, a giant in the field of Japanese literature and translation, has died at the age of 96. His death was confirmed by Akira Someya, secretary general of the Donald Keene Center Kash... ( read original story ...)

The opening acts included a Japanese traditional Taiko drum performance by Sapporo Sosei High School, a 63-piece brass band ensemble from Hokkai High School, a cappella group by Hokkaido University an... ( read original story ...)

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TOKYO (AP) — Brazilian striker Jo scored two goals as Nagoya Grampus beat Sagan Tosu 4-0 in the opening round of the J-League on Saturday. Jo, who was the league's top scorer last season, gave Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s crown prince Naruhito ... “When I think of what is coming up, I feel very solemn,” Naruhito told a news conference ahead of his birthday, referring to the new ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito says he hopes to continue ... “I feel very solemn when I think about the future,” he said at an annual pre-birthday news conference Thursday. His remarks were em... ( read original story ...)

"TV or newspapers report the news about Thai players in the J-League from time to ... "I was surprised when a video of Chanathip's first practice in Sapporo attracted 3 million viewers, more than the ... ( read original story ...)