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Governor of Tokyo H.E. Yuriko Koike discusses how offering a four-day work is crucial for a healthier work-life balance in a contemporary city. ( read original story ...)

Athletes at next year's Asian Games in Japan will stay on a "floating village" cruise ship and in converted shipping containers, an organising official told AFP, defending the cost-cutting move. A ... ( read original story ...)

The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899. The government data released Wednesday showed a 16th straight year of decline and it's faster than ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will stick to its stance of seeking a review of all US tariffs in what could be the final ministerial-level talks ahead of a leaders’ summit this month, the nation’s top trade negotiator Ryosei ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. company to achieve a controlled moon landing as it prepares for the touchdown of its second uncrewed spacecraft on Friday, two years after its inaugural mission ended in failure. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s efficiency push has a new and conflicted flag bearer in the form of its largest listed company. Toyota Motor’s resistance to the official drive to streamline corporate structures in pursuit of ... ( read original story ...)

The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899, according to government data, as younger people are reluctant to marry and raise children due to ... ( read original story ...)

Japan-based company Ispace will attempt to safely land its Resilience spacecraft on the moon this week after the lunar lander spent months in orbit. ( read original story ...)

Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife. While scientists ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will step up efforts to court researchers from the United States amid concerns about the U.S. government's shifting policies on academic work, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

Featuring Citadelle Gin Original, fino sherry, a jasmine and lemongrass cordial, and orange blossom, the Crystal Diva cocktail carries floral and herbal notes. It is served in a Maison Sarah Lavoine ... ( read original story ...)

Preparation for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July began Wednesday at the newly built IG Arena, one of the biggest indoor venu ... ( read original story ...)

To mark its 25th anniversary, size? teams up with BILLY’s Tokyo and adidas for a commemorative three-way collaboration dubbed the “ Sapporo Collection .” The collection reinterprets the classic adidas ... ( read original story ...)

Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and ... ( read original story ...)

Dion Cools has become the first Malaysian footballer to sign for a Japanese top-flight club after joining J1 League outfit Cerezo Osaka. It was a move that was rapidly gaining traction in the rumour ... ( read original story ...)

Nissan is reportedly exploring the sale of its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce debt and finance a major restructuring initiative. According to a ... ( read original story ...)