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Dirco said South Africa’s economic diplomatic efforts continue to yield results in 2024, as evidenced by breakthroughs for the avocado sector, and opening of new markets including Japan and China. ( read original story ...)

Two dentists at a clinic in Osaka Prefecture were referred to prosecutors on Aug. 26 for allegedly putting a patient with special needs into ... ( read original story ...)

Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen ( read original story ...)

The results of the 2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow are here. The show, which invaded Tokyo, Japan on August 25, saw threats from the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions take part in a showdown for gold and invitations for the upcoming Mr. Olympia. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Suntory Holdings (SUNTH.UL) is betting on its spirits expertise to boost its share in the U.S. canned cocktails market, said a senior official from the drinks giant that aims to become the global leader in the sector by 2030. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe will take over Box Cafe & Space in Shibuya 109 from September 13 to October 27. Reservations are now open and can be made online for a fee of ¥600. For more ... ( read original story ...)

A series of gold bullion scam cases targeting elderly people have been reported in Aichi and other prefectures since June, with losses ranging from ¥8 million ($55,500) to ¥100 million, and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's health ministry has drawn up a plan to develop the country's medical care sector by tapping overseas resources, such as accepting foreign medical students. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s economy continues to be plagued by an ageing population and declining workforce, but experts predict increased productivity and GDP growth over the long term. While Kishida is leaving without ... ( read original story ...)

Forecasters warned of heavy rains after a strong typhoon was headed for southern Japan on Monday. A caution for powerful winds and possible transport problems was issued. Typhoon Shanshan is ... ( read original story ...)

Instead, the Japanese media hyped up their prime minister urging China to lift the ban on Japanese seafood imports in an attempt to misguide fishermen in Fukushima and elsewhere into blaming their ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday, with exporters hit by the stronger yen against the U.S. dollar after the U.S. Federal Reserve chief's recent comments on a possible interest rate cut, while Middle ... ( read original story ...)

Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested an 83-year-old man on suspicion of sexually molesting a teenage girl and public indecency after he exposed his genitals and allegedly pressed them against ... ( read original story ...)

On Tuesday, Naomi Osaka (No. 88 in the world) faces Jelena Ostapenko (No. 10) in the Round of 128 at the US Open. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka believes she is in a "good place" as she returns to the US Open, the site of two of her four Grand Slam victories ... ( read original story ...)

The Amerigo Vespucci reached the port of Tokyo in its first visit to Japan in its storied 93-year history Sunday, as part of a World Tour, which started in Genoa in July 2023 and will take it to 31 ... ( read original story ...)