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Nutmeg contains a compound capable of suppressing infection by the coronavirus, a research group at Hokkaido University here has discovered ... ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Railfans will have a rare chance to get up close and personal with the recently retired "Doctor Yellow" shinkansen -- touted as a symbol of happiness -- during a special event to be ... ( read original story ...)

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the "flying cars" being demonstrated at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, after an in･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

In a move set to diversify the athletic showcase of the 2026 Asian Games, cricket and mixed martial arts (MMA) have officially been added to the com ... ( read original story ...)

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. launched its new 116R premium regional all-position steer tire in three sizes. ( read original story ...)

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. In its final stages, Japan endured numerous air raids across the country, targeting cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. This ... ( read original story ...)

Olympic Council of Asia says MMA will feature six events but there is uncertainty over where the cricket matches will be played in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)

India's medal hopes for the 2026 Asian Games got a major boost as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) confirmed cricket's future at the quadrennial event. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is set for a historic ... ( read original story ...)

Mixed Martial Arts will make its Asian Games debut in Japan and will feature six events. Cricket will continue to be part of the continental multi-sport spectacle, scheduled to be held from September ... ( read original story ...)

Cricket has been played thrice in the Asian Games and featured in the 2022 Games in Hangzhou too. The Indian men's and women's teams are the defending champions, having won the gold medal in the last ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held talks on Tuesday with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, in a move to advance security and economic ties between two of Washington's closest Asian allies amid ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday invited President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to visit the World Expo in Osaka. ( read original story ...)

Six Japanese food professionals — including four acclaimed chefs — took on what seemed to all of them like a near-impossible task. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Ishiba will meet Philippine ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday during a two-day visit to the Philippines, as two of Washington's closest Asian allies seek to boost ... ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA, Apr 29 (KYODO/APP): Cricket and mixed martial arts have been added to the 2026 Asian Games, to be co-hosted by Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and its capital Nagoya. ( read original story ...)