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Vissel Kobe forward Yoshinori Muto was named the J-League's most valuable player Tuesday after spurring his club to their second s ... ( read original story ...)

Amid East Asia's baby crisis, Japan has introduced more measures to boost the fertility rate in the country. This time, it's a scheme to implement a four-day workweek for government employees. ( read original story ...)

Authorities in Tokyo’s Ota Ward clinched a deal with Japan Airlines Co. and supermarket chain operator Daiei Inc. to help make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste cooking oil. ( read original story ...)

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated for three straight months as companies continued to pass on rising raw material and labour costs, data showed on Wednesday, keeping the central bank under ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's wholesale prices increased 3.7% in November from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, accelerating slightly from the previous month in a sign companies continued to face pressure from ... ( read original story ...)

Alaska Airlines is launching new flights and a new premium credit card to help grow profits by $1 billion in 2027. ( read original story ...)

The hotel delivery service aims to ease congestion on public transport and address the shortage of storage lockers, making travel smoother for visitors. ( read original story ...)

High demand for 2026 Japan sailings aboard the new Star Seeker prompts Windstar Cruises to open 2027 bookings early. ( read original story ...)

Alaska Air Group plans to grow profit by $1 billion and expand routes to other corners of the world, the company revealed Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

A research group led by Atsushi Noro at Nagoya University in Japan has announced a novel design concept for fuel cell electrolytes, utilizing a phosphonic acid polymer with hydrocarbon spacers. This ... ( read original story ...)

Yoshihide Suga, who succeeded Shinzo Abe as Japan’s prime minister, will face the increasingly difficult challenge of balancing the country’s relationship with the U.S. and China as tensions between the two escalate. ( read original story ...)

Week Global, a nonprofit, conducted global trials in 2022 on the four-day work week, showing improved mental and physical health, better work-life balance, reduced stress, and higher life satisfaction. ( read original story ...)

UnitedHealthCare CEO shooting suspect said banning maid cafés, adult toys, and conveyor belt sushi would reverse population decline. ( read original story ...)

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The airline is offering a $29 same-day luggage delivery service to help ease congestion on Tokyo's crowded trains as visitors keep flocking to Japan. ( read original story ...)

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and ... ( read original story ...)