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Two-thirds of Japanese companies are experiencing a serious business impact from a shortage of workers, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as the country's population continues to shrink and age ... ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA -- "It's just like being in Tibet!"That's the impression when you step into the Qambalin Buddhist temple in this city's Moriyama Ward, the only･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Central Japan Railway Co. plans to test a pet-friendly car on the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan's busiest bullet train line linking Toky ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA -- Osaka's Chinese population has almost doubled over the past decade, with a growing number of affluent homebuyers moving to the city since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)

Kanye West just spent time with 3 of his kids in Tokyo following a source saying Kim Kardashian would lawyer up if West plans on making a full-time move to Japan. Here's what to know. ( read original story ...)

As anyone who’s ever looked into the prospect of studying abroad at anything beyond the idle daydream level can attest, it’s not cheap. Aside from the travel expenses involved to simply get to another ... ( read original story ...)

Chinese foreign minister meets visiting lawmakers from Japanese ruling coalition in latest sign of growing detente. ( read original story ...)

Japan saw a record 36.9 million foreign visitors in 2024, a 47 percent increase from the year prior. The previous record was 31.9 million in 2019. ( read original story ...)

Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen. December arrivals of ... ( read original story ...)

YTRC, a subsidiary of Yokohama Rubber, is helping villages affected by flooding in Thailand throughout Dec. 2024. Workers provided food and water to over 200 villages across the country. ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber begins construction of its new tire plant in China, boosting production to 9 million tires annually. ( read original story ...)

Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign minister said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered sophisticated behavioral strategies that enable parasitic crickets to survive within ant colonies. Led by Ryoya Tanaka, the team documented ... ( read original story ...)

RICKY Vargas was named chef de mission to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Al Panlilio will handle the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as the Philippine ... ( read original story ...)

Coco Gauff swept Jodie Burrage, while Naomi Osaka upset Karolina Muchova to advance to the third round Wednesday at the 2025 Australian Open. Both players need just one more win to set up a ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, a sprawling metropolis that melds tradition with innovation, is a dream destination for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience. While the iconic landmarks like Shibuya Crossing and ... ( read original story ...)