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The government of the Japanese capital has decided to abolish the income limit on free tuition for high school students living in Tokyo, maki･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

A Tokyo taxi driver was arrested for deliberately driving into a flock of pigeons, killing one, reportedly because he was angry that the birds were on the road. ( read original story ...)

The newly revealed plan calls for SLIM to begin its descent toward the moon on Jan. 19 around 10 a.m. EST (1500 GMT; 12 a.m. on Jan. 20 Japanese Standard Time). Touchdown — which would mark the first-ever soft lunar landing for a Japanese spacecraft — is scheduled to occur about 20 minutes later. ( read ...

Sentiment at big Japanese manufacturers surged, improving for a second straight month as the auto sector continued to recover from last year's semiconductor shortage and supply chain woes, a monthly Reuters Tankan survey found. ( read original story ...)

Inspired by Nintendo’s Donkey Kong franchise, the highlight of the new area is a coaster themed to the games complete with a mine cart ride vehicle. The area is just a warp pipe away from the Super Mario Bros. ( read original story ...)

For a mere 300 Japanese Yen (Rs 170), kimono-dressed women slap a willing customer in the face with their palms, over and over again. ( read original story ...)

The electric eel is the biggest power-making creature on Earth. It can release up to 860 volts, which is enough to run a machine. In a recent study, a research group from Nagoya University in Japan ... ( read original story ...)

Former 22-time Grand Slam doubles champion Pam Shriver predicts Naomi Osaka "comes back strong" as the American tennis legend thinks the Japanese will be inspired by Serena Williams, Elina Svitolina ... ( read original story ...)

Atsushi Ozawa ploughed his taxi into a flock of pigeons at a speed of 60km, killing one. He was arrested for violating wildlife protection laws. ( read original story ...)

Visitors can also explore a museum detailing the chocolate production process and purchase exclusive delectables. ...

Designed for fleets and operators working in snow and icy conditions, Yokohama’s new premium, extreme traction drive tire – the 907W – replaces the SY767 and carries the three-peak mountain ... ( read original story ...)

Tennis fans have been constantly missing and tracking the steps of several players who have been out of the game for a long time. Along with Rafael Nadal, who recently confirmed his participation at ... ( read original story ...)

Land preparatory work has now begun for a planned casino resort in Osaka that will be located right next to the city's expo site — but that milestone is being overshadowed by problems already causing ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese and U.S. ships and dive teams had searched for the aircraft since it crashed Wednesday on a routine training mission. ( read original story ...)

STORY: This disaster drill is meant to prepare for crisis on Japan’s westernmost frontier - be it a natural disaster or - as island mayor Kenichi Itokazu increasingly worries, a humanitarian one. ( read original story ...)

The bid-rigging trial around the Tokyo Olympics is playing out in a Japanese courtroom — more than two years after the Games closed — with advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies facing crim ... ( read original story ...)