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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has raised 281.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) in a yen-denominated bond offer, a move analysts say lays the ground for the U.S investment company to increase its ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese payments company Infcurion is planning an initial public offering in Tokyo in 2025 as the company looks to accelerate its growth including through mergers and acquisitions, its executives ... ( read original story ...)

Australia coach Tony Popovic has forecast changes for a daunting World Cup qualifying assignment against Japan after starting his tenure with an encouraging win over China. ( read original story ...)

Tennis great Naomi Osaka is opening up about her decision to take a break from social media. “I would say that I’m not as involved in social media anymore, just because I began to feel like it was ... ( read original story ...)

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Naomi Osaka opens up about the impact social media has had on her mental health. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka, the 26-year-old tennis superstar, has faced tough battles both on and off the court, but her resilience is reshaping how mental health is viewed in sports. Reflecting on a painful 2022 ... ( read original story ...)

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has elected Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corp., as chair of the board of directors. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government may take trade action if needed in response to growing steel exports from China, the world's biggest steel producer, an official at Japan's industry ministry said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)

T HE JAPANESE picture book “Soratobu medaka” tells the extraordinary tale of tiny stream-dwelling fish called medaka hitching a ride on an obliging bird to a far-off freshwater pool. The story has delighted children in the country since 1999, when it was first published, but now comes an even more delightful twist: it is true. ( ...

What were Japan Airlines’ obligations when a first-class passenger asked to be rebooked onto a competitor’s flight? ( read original story ...)

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the lower house of parliament to set up an Oct. 27 snap election. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has held talks with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. He expressed his intention to step up security cooperation between Japan and the ... ( read original story ...)

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has raised 281.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) in a yen-denominated bond offer, a move analysts say lays the ground for the U.S investment company to increase its ... ( read original story ...)

A 15-year-old boy was questioned by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on a voluntary basis on suspicion of being involved in a recent ... ( read original story ...)

I’m concerned that the current political situation in Tehran mirrors that of Tokyo in the 1930s, with similar tensions and divisions influencing the decisions. The situation has become extremely grave ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Seven & i Holdings will set up a holding company for its non-core assets to bring in outside investment and is planning to change its name, the retailer said on Thursday. The announcement ... ( read original story ...)