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And then there's Leonard Francois, who came to the mean streets of New York from poverty in Haiti and with drive, ambition and lots of chutzpah practically forced his daughter, Naomi Osaka, to become ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo has begun to attract businesses again as office rents continue to fall and companies' need for in-person meetings grows after the COVID pandemic. The number of companies that moved their head ... ( read original story ...)

Daisaku Ikeda, who headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organisation, that includes famed musician Herbie Hancock and other celebrities in its fold, has died at 95, the Japanese religious ... ( read original story ...)

According to Japan Meteorological Corp., which provides fall foliage forecasts for 700 viewing spots across the nation, this year’s peak in Sapporo didn’t arrive until Nov. 13, 16 days later than ... ( read original story ...)

The $2.35 billion deal to purchase Block IV and V Tomahawk missiles would give Japan a new offensive punch in a restive region. ( read original story ...)

Daisaku Ikeda, who helped spread Buddhist thought around the world through Soka Gakkai - Japan's largest religious organisation and an ally of the government - has died, the organisation said on ... ( read original story ...)

Daisaku Ikeda, a former leader of Japan's influential Buddhist group Soka Gakkai, has died at the age of 95. Over decades Ikeda expanded the organisation's international following and forged links ... ( read original story ...)