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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy, which likely shrank in the third quarter, is set to grow more slowly in the coming year than previously thought, according to a Reuters poll of economists who ... ( read original story ...)

There are several seasonal varieties, all of which are available in the countless restaurants and market stands across Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo. First up is kegani (hairy crab), known for its delic... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO—Scores of dilapidated wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have washed ashore in northern Japan in a seasonal influx. The coast guard said Monday that 95 rickety boats, sometimes carryin... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO - Scores of dilapidated wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have washed ashore in northern Japan in a seasonal influx. The coast guard said Monday that 95 rickety boats, sometimes carry... ( read original story ...)

Scores of dilapidated wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have washed ashore in northern Japan in a seasonal influx. The coast guard says 95 rickety boats, sometimes carrying skeletonised bod... ( read original story ...)

YOKOHAMA – A 34-year-old woman suffered serious injuries early Sunday after she was stabbed in a shopping street in Yokohama in what may have been a random attack, police said Monday. Ayu Hirose was s... ( read original story ...)

AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police last week arrested 17 persons in connection with the operation of three illegal casinos in Nagoya, reports the Kyodo News (Nov. 11). Between the night of November ... ( read original story ...)

Sweltering conditions could pose a threat to both athletes and spectators at the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, according to Australian team officials, who are already warning athletes to prepare for ex... ( read original story ...)

But now some of the world's tastiest pizza is being made in Tokyo, Japan. Tsubasa Tamaki is a pizza maker who has never set foot in Italy. "Of course, I would like to visit Italy," said Tamaki. "But i... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO— Yadier Molina and J.T. Realmuto both homered on Sunday to lead the MLB All-Stars to a 7-3 win over Japan for their first win of the six-game exhibition series. Realmuto hit a solo homer to righ... ( read original story ...)

CNN Style is the international digital news partner for the RIBA International Prize. Over the coming weeks we will be profiling the four finalists for the 2018 award. Tasked with designing a music sc... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese TV station said it had canceled a Friday television show with South Korean boy band BTS after news one member had worn a t-shirt that sparked anger on social media and ... ( read original story ...)

Official Website: 31st Tokyo International Film Festival: https://2018.tiff-jp.net/en/ View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amanda-wins-tokyo-grand-prix-at-31st-tokyo-internat... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — Naomi Osaka used a powerful forehand and a matching serve to win the U.S. Open against Serena Williams two months ago, soaring as high as No. 4 this season in the WTA tennis rankings. Off the ... ( read original story ...)

It’s not quite a sugar rush, but a plan to raise ice cream prices in Japan is boosting hopes for investors in food company stocks, and may satisfy the cravings of government officials. “The decision b... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (AP) -- Attention Simone Biles: They're building a venue in Tokyo where you can add to the four Olympic gold medals you won as a star in Rio de Janeiro. The new Tokyo 2020 Olympic gymnastics ven... ( read original story ...)