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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Airlines wants to create a low-cost carrier network with three of its discount carriers to tap leisure travel that, unlike business travel, could rebound as the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's ministries have asked for a record $997 billion in initial budget for the next fiscal year, the finance ministry said, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's new government juggles the need to ... ( read original story ...)

More than 20 persons connected to a hostess club in Sapporo City's top red-light district have tested positive for the novel coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)

A man living in the western Japan city of Osaka was arrested on suspicion of selling fake commemorative coins for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, ... ( read original story ...)

Charging for plastic bags has led to some customers concealing goods in their reusable bags, supermarket chains say ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will retain a strong emphasis on strategic ties with India under the new administration of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told his Indian counterpart on ... ( read original story ...)

Nestled in Yokohama’s thriving business district Minatomirai lies an immaculately dressed Blue Bottle Coffee cafe, designed by Keiji Ashizawa Design and Norm Architects. The cafe is set behind a glass ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire Corp. is offering consumers rebates worth up to $70 on the purchase of four select Yokohama tires as part of its annual fall rebate program, which runs through Oct. 31. The rebate is in ... ( read original story ...)

Paris: Iga Swiatek said she drew inspiration from US Open winner Naomi Osaka after sweeping into the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday by ending the run of Italian qualifier Martina Trevisan. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s consumers have embraced a campaign to address their addiction to plastic bags, but new measures to combat marine pollution have created an unforeseen problem: a rise in shoplifting. All of ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Japan on Tuesday to rally support from Washington's closest allies in Asia, calling for deeper collaboration with Japan, India and Australia as a bulwark ... ( read original story ...)

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with counterparts from Japan, India and Australia, and accuses China of covering up the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)

The secretary of state urged Japan, India, Australia and the U.S. to protect against China's "corruption and coercion." The meeting resulted in no major initiatives. Beijing panned it before it began. ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to raise prices of consumer replacement tires sold in the U.S. by up to 5%, effective Nov. 1. Yokohama said the increase includes high-performance, light truck and passenger ... ( read original story ...)

Thirdverse, the virtual reality game developer behind "Swords of Gargantua," has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by JAFCO, with participation from Presence Capital, Sisu ... ( read original story ...)

NBC Sports and Twitter are hoping for Olympic-size audience lifts through their extended content pact to cover both the postponed Tokyo Olympics set for summer 2021 and the Beijing Olympic Winter ... ( read original story ...)