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Japan's ruling party faced mounting scrutiny on Thursday amid reports that lawmakers will be investigated over fundraising - a scandal that threatens to further dent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ... ( read original story ...)

Christopher Nolan’s film about the “father of the atomic bomb” will finally hit theaters in the only country to ever experience a nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)

The Air Force said a preliminary investigation suggested that the crash, which killed eight U.S. airmen, might have been caused by a problem with the aircraft. ( read original story ...)

Shinji Aoba has admitted starting fire but has pleaded not guilty, saying a psychological disorder makes him incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong ( read original story ...)

Internet references conflating the two films drew anger in Japan, which was twice attacked by nuclear weapons during the second world war ... ( read original story ...)

Most Japanese companies feel burdens related to being listed have increased amid growing pressure from shareholders and regulators for better governance and capital strategies, a Reuters monthly poll ... ( read original story ...)

The probe focuses on funds raised by the biggest faction in the LDP which was once led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and both Trade Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno had overseen the faction's bookkeeping in the past five years, the Yomiuri said. ( read original story ...)

Asia hedge funds are set to post improved performances in 2023 after dodging the China investment minefield with winning bets tied to Japan’s rebound, economic trends and the AI-fueled technology rally. ( read original story ...)

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns went to Japan before the winter meetings to speak with free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his family. “I think it demonstrates Steve’s commitment to do everything he possibly can to bring players to New York, ( read original story ...)

Advanced cancer treatments, world-leading iPS cell therapy and a weak yen could all help Japan’s second city Osaka in its bid to become the next big Asian medical tourism destination. ( read original story ...)

With the iconic film featuring some truly noteworthy across the Fast and Furious saga, here's a closer look at some of the main cars from Tokyo Drift ( read original story ...)

Answering Roosevelt's request to avenge Pearl Harbor, Congress voted to declare war with 82-0 in the Senate but 388-1 in the House. ( read original story ...)

According to a statement released by Nagoya University, researchers Eiki Suga and Seiji Kadawaki of Nagoya University determined in a previous study that medium-grained flint was more commonly used to ... ( read original story ...)

A new study has found that electric eels can alter the genetics of nearby animals through electrical discharges ... ( read original story ...)

Could Mayor Daniella Levine Cava really be in Tokyo at the same as her top political adviser and not cross paths with him? We asked for text messages to find out. ( read original story ...)

Free-agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto met with New York Mets principal owner Steve Cohen last week in Japan, according to The Athletic's Will ( read original story ...)