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The ultra high-speed maglev rail service developed by Central Japan Railway Company is still several years away ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s new condominium prices rose to a record in 2025, driven by ballooning construction costs, supply constraints and more expensive luxury apartments hitting the market. ( read original story ...)

As the country hurtles towards the snap election called by Prime Minister Takaichi, more unpredictable and violent price swings are expected ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan's political leaders clashed in a debate on Monday over issues such as easing rising living costs and managing the growing number of foreign residents in the country, exposing divisions ahead of a lower house election expected to be fought largely on tax policy and social cohesion. ( read original story ...)

"I can't risk doing any further damage," said Osaka as she confirmed her withdrawal in an Instagram post on Jan. 24 ... ( read original story ...)

Heavy snowfall brought the transportation network around Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport to a near standstill on Jan. 25, leaving approximately 7,000 p･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo Breweries Ltd. and sporting goods maker Mizuno Corp. have produced a beer-like beverage for sports-minded people who may feel guilty about quenching their thirst with booze after a workout. ( read original story ...)

The Guam Visitors Bureau wrapped up its One Guam Roadshow 2026 in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, officially launching its initiatives for the Japan market this year, GVB said in a ... ( read original story ...)

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday the government will maintain close coordination with the United States on foreign exchange and ... ( read original story ...)

Fashion? On point. Gameplay? Smoother than the custom jellyfish outfit Naomi Osaka wore to the Australian Open recently. ( read original story ...)

By Leika Kihara and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Any Japanese intervention to prop up the yen will have limited effect in sustainably halting the currency's slide, former Finance ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese fans rushed to farewell the country’s last two pandas on Sunday ahead of their return to China, in a departure that highlights strained relations between the two countries. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open after heated exchange originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Naomi Osaka’s 2026 Australian ... ( read original story ...)

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her scheduled third-round match against Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on Saturday, ending a campaign noted for ... ( read original story ...)

President Trump displays his cultural insensitivity live on stage at the World Economic Forum, social media users reflect the president's personal history in Japan ... ( read original story ...)

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues. ( read original story ...)