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Tokyo residential property prices are likely to hold up after the Bank of Japan’s interest-rate increases, though some areas may see declines, industry experts say. ( read original story ...)

Cricket's future at the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Nagoya, Japan, is in doubt, as logistical challenges could force the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Game Show kicks off tomorrow, September 26th, and runs until the 29th. One of the world's largest gaming exhibitions, the event is held in the massive Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba, located just outside of Tokyo. We'll be keeping a close eye on the event and will, of course, bring word of any ...

Japanese rice is a key staple in many of its iconic dishes, but the country is facing its biggest shortfall in years. ( read original story ...)

TAYO Fashion Week 2024 focuses on the rich heritage and contemporary craftsmanship of Filipino designers in the vibrant and competitive fashion scene of Osaka, Japan. The week-long pop-up was held at ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as buying following overnight advances on Wall Street was offset by investors locking in gains after a four-day rally. In the first 15 minutes of ... ( read original story ...)

The nation’s next prime minister must convince voters in both cities and rural areas that rising prices are a good thing following 30 years of stagnation. ( read original story ...)

The hits keep rolling for 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' as Ubisoft has not only pulled out of the Tokyo Game Show, but also cancelled previews. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s Hotel Chinzanso has one of the most beautiful gardens in the city, with its carefully cultivated flowers and other plant life making it worth a visit in any season. There’s a special sight to ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese screen icon will be feted at THR Japan's annual Tokyo film bash at the Peninsula Hotel on Oct. 30. ( read original story ...)

The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental ... ( read original story ...)

Ahead of the sport's long-awaited Olympic return, doubts are growing over whether cricket will be part of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)

The organisers of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games unveiled the official mascot for the event last week, which will take place in Japan from ... ( read original story ...)

Ahead of this week's Tokyo Game Show 2024 event, Ubisoft has suddenly and surprisingly cancelled its appearance at the show. ( read original story ...)

Police in Sapporo said Monday they have arrested a 51-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she punched two sisters aged 23 and 12, while they were shopping with their mother. The incident ... ( read original story ...)

30 years ago, a beloved Stephen King adaptation flopped at the box office 'It's not taxed at all': Warren Buffett shared the 'best investment' you can make when battling inflation — here are a few ways to put it into action ( read original story ...)