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Japan chip materials maker JSR said on Monday that a lawsuit brought against the company by a research foundation in the United States would not impact its plan to be bought by a state-backed fund. ( read original story ...)

Former world number one Naomi Osaka believes she can get back amongst the top spots in the rankings by the end of the year as the Japanese player draws inspiration from being a new mum. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)

Heavy snow hit the Tokyo area on Monday, disrupting trains and grounding more than 100 flights, with transport officials cautioning drivers to avoid nonessential travel. The Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)

So far, Osaka has faced tough draws in her first few tournaments. She defeated Tamara Korpatsch in the first round of the Brisbane International before falling to former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova. ( read original story ...)

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is opening its first regional office in a developed nation, with the post in Japan set to enhance its work with allies on disease monitoring amid rising geopolitical tensions with China. ( read original story ...)

Dozens of flights were canceled as inclement winter weather headed toward Japan’s Kanto plain, home to the capital and more than 44 million residents. ( read original story ...)

The leaders of Japan and Italy say they will bolster their cooperation in security and defense, including their joint next-generation fighter jet development with Britain ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire has announced size expansions for two of its commercial tires: the 124R and 714R. The 124R, an all-position radial tire designed for regional pick-up and delivery fleets, has three new ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire Corporation has promoted Stan Chandgie, the current EVP of sales and support, to the position of COO, effective April 1, 2024. Chandgie will continue to oversee consumer and ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo and neighboring areas were hit by snowfall on Monday, disrupting public transportation and prompting Japan's weather agency to ( read original story ...)

Both will appear on the already announced March 31 ABEMA-TV card from Nagoya International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Ginjiro Shigeoka (10-0, 8KOs) will attempt the first defense of his ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese weather officials say the snowfall is intensifying in the Kanto-Koshin region, including central Tokyo and Yokohama City on Monday. Heavy snow is expected through Tuesday morning, with ... ( read original story ...)

A man’s body was found floating in the Dotonbori River in Osaka on Sunday. The captain of a sightseeing boat contacted the authorities after spotting the body in Nishi Ward at around 12:35 p.m., Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Airlines cancelled 54 domestic flights to and from Haneda Airport, impacting about 6,160 passengers. The air carrier cancelled one Tokyo to Seoul flight, affecting about 200 people. There are also delays on other international routes. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said exporting a fighter jet that’s set to be developed with the UK and Italy would not breach his country’s pacifist principles, as the ruling coalition ... ( read original story ...)

Expressway operators have closed some sections of toll roads in Tokyo and the surrounding areas as a precaution to prevent vehicles from being stranded due to snow and icy roads. Heavy snowfall is expected from Monday afternoon to Tuesday. ( read original story ...)