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TOKYO -- The atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki three days later brought a scale of destruction the world had never seen. Many who survived the blasts died in the weeks, ... ( read original story ...)

As days with temperatures peaking over 35 degrees Celsius continue to be recorded across Japan, bears and elephants at Maruyama Zoo in the ... ( read original story ...)

Honda has reported its profit in the last quarter was half of what it was a year earlier, as automakers were hit by 25% tariffs on vehicle exports to the United States. ( read original story ...)

The Bank of Japan must be cautious about raising interest rates given the expected hit from U.S. tariffs on the fragile economy, ruling party heavyweight Ken Saito told Reuters. ( read original story ...)

As they fly wing-to-wing over a vital spot in the development of the atomic bomb, a native of Japan and a former U.S. military officer hope their friendship outshines the horror of the blasts that ... ( read original story ...)

A spectacular summer fireworks festival in Yokohama turns chaotic when two launch barges burst into flames on the evening of August 04, 2025. This forces workers at the barges to immediately ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's promised $550 billion in U.S. investments under the trade deal struck last month will be determined by whether they will benefit Tokyo too, the Asian nation's top tariff negotiator said on ... ( read original story ...)

Authorities have begun an investigation into a fire that broke out on two barges at a seaside fireworks festival in the city of Yokohama, near Tokyo. At the festival on Monday, two of the eight barges used to launch fireworks from the ocean caught fire ... ( read original story ...)

(Reuters) -Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after beating Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters on Tuesday, while ... ( read original story ...)

The country’s postwar Constitution is under scrutiny as Japan rebuilds its military, spooked by a rising China and other potential threats. ( read original story ...)

Donald Trump said Japan would accept imports of Ford’s huge F-150 pickup trucks, in the latest sign that the two countries are at odds in their understanding of a trade agreement the US President announced last month. ( read original story ...)

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Canadian Open on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time) with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-2 triumph over 10th seed Elina Svitolina. ( read original story ...)

Four players remain. Who’s best positioned to win Montreal? We take a closer look at the matchups and momentum heading into the semifinals. ( read original story ...)

Not even the greatest women's tennis aficionados could have predicted this final four at the National Bank Open in Montreal. On Tuesday, unseeded Naomi Osaka of Japan and No. ( read original story ...)

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Canadian Open on Tuesday with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-2 triumph over 10th seed Elina Svitolina. Osaka, chasing her first ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No. 10 seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday night. ( read original story ...)