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After being buried for up to two years, the skeletal remains will be offered as a specimen to the Osaka Museum of Natural History. ( read original story ...)

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said his country needs long-range missiles and other ammunition to end Russia’s invasion, and said he expects a U.S. aid package that’s stalled in Congress to ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower Tuesday as investors locked in gains after recent 34-year highs of key indexes, although losses were limited by buying of export issues on a weaker yen. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)

Somin-sai festival, better known as “naked man festival,” held for the last time, becoming latest Japanese tradition to fall victim to aging population crisis. ( read original story ...)

Yuzuru Hanyu skates to "Ashura-chan" at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama's Nishi Ward on Feb. 19, 2024, the final day of his first solo tour. (Mainichi/Taichi Kaizuka) YOKOHAMA -- Figure skating icon ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo-based studio Unseen led by Ikumi Nakamura had a new reveal to share about its debut PvE cooperative online game, titled Kemuri. ( read original story ...)

With cherry blossom season inching closer and closer every week, it might be a good idea to start planning your hanami well in advance. If you’re looking for a unique experience, check out this sakura ... ( read original story ...)

After over a thousand years of tradition, the iconic "Naked Men" festival in Japan's Iwate prefecture has come to an end mainly due to an aging population and dwindling participation. End of tradition ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that he might have to skip a gathering of financial leaders from the Group of 20 major economies in Brazil later this month to ensure passage ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is the only country in the world that requires spouses to use the same name, but after decades of inaction, appetite for change is building ... ( read original story ...)

Pune: Japanese tires maker Yokohama on Monday introduced two new additions to its popular Geolandar series called the Geolandar X-AT and Geolandar M/T G003 aimed at the diverse needs of off-road ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has made a massive leap in global tennis rankings after a breakthrough performance at the Qatar Open in Doha last week. Current standing: Osaka, 26, now sits at no. in the Women's Tennis ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese Foreign Ministry also announced 15.8 billion yen ($105 million) in aid to Ukraine in the form of grants. ( read original story ...)

Japan is to allocate €1.25 billion to support Japanese investors in Ukraine. The relevant documents were signed during the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced that Tokyo will provide long-term support to Ukraine and will seek assistance from the private sector to fund these efforts on Feb. 18, Japanese media ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama India launched two new additions to its popular Geolandar series – the Geolandar X-AT and Geolandar M/T G003. These cutting-edge tires are engineer ... ( read original story ...)