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New initiative allows MIMARU guests to stop by any Tokyo property for in-person assistance while exploring the city ... ( read original story ...)

With the move to permit culling in the capital, authorities are hoping to put pressure on the wild animal and avert human-bear conflicts. ( read original story ...)

Japan has approved its 500 kmph Maglev train project after years of delay. Here's how the Shinagawa-Nagoya route will cut travel time to just 40 minutes. ( read original story ...)

Japan's long-delayed maglev rail project is back on track. After years of environmental disputes, construction can finally move forward after the governor of Shizuoka gave the green light. ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revealed its intention to partially lift the ban on bear hunting in the capital, following a series of cases of injury caused by such animals. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday, as renewed attacks between the United States and Iran pushed up crude oil prices, rekindling conc ... ( read original story ...)

Pokemon-themed mailboxes in Naka Ward in the city of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, will remain in place for one more year because many fans said, "We･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

A 49-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly sewing together the lips of a woman she was living with, according to local police ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's environment minister has visited an area in Hachioji City, western Tokyo, where a bear was caught on camera earlier this year. ( read original story ...)

SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and the U.S. signed an agreement to cooperate on the deployment of small modular reactors in third countries on the sidelines of ... ( read original story ...)

The Nagoya tournament still offers plenty of intrigue, from a disrupted title race to the debut of highly touted English prospect Nicholas Tarasenko. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s borrowing costs have shot to their highest in 30 years as investors fret over the tumbling yen and the effect of a $2tn long-term spending plan on the country’s massive debts. A bruising ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka had an excellent run at Wimbledon this year, but the No. 14 seed's run at the All England Club came to an end on Tuesday in disappointing finish. It seemed like Osaka was on her way to ... ( read original story ...)

The Czech is into the last four after a stunning performance against Osaka, who, like Muchová, enjoyed the best Wimbledon of her career. ( read original story ...)

By Clare Lovell LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Karolina Muchova overcame four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 7-6(4) 6-4 in an absorbing contest of athleticism, shot variety and tight margins on Tuesday to set up a Wimbledon semi-final against American Coco Gauff. ( read original story ...)

BEIJING/TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing ... ( read original story ...)