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The cost of living in Tokyo rose at a slightly faster pace than the previous month, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for gradual interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)

Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.4% in March from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank's 2% target and keeping alive market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike. ( read original story ...)

American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin sheepishly grinned when his closest rival, Japanese star Yuma Kagiyama, said what seems to be on everyone's minds these days: “I'm starting to think he's invincible. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - The head of the Unification Church's Japan branch vowed to fight a court order revoking its legal protections, following a scandal over fundraising practices and links to the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)

On Wednesday, in Japan’s Diet, the House of Representatives Committee on Judicial Affairs held a hearing on the country’s abusive “hostage justice” system. It was an extraordinary moment for human ... ( read original story ...)

A World War II airman who was taken captive by Japanese forces and died in a prison fire after his plane was shot down has been accounted for, military officials said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

Tournament director Benny Benitez said more international teams will be part of the tournament in 2026 after Nagoya Gakuin University and Fil-Am Nation select joined three schools in the inaugural ... ( read original story ...)

The disasters struck a Japan already reeling economically. After decades as a powerhouse, it suffered a terrific crash of stock and property prices in 1991-92 as its asset bubble burst. Many believed ... ( read original story ...)

Britain’s Neil Gourley said it was his turn to win 1500 metres gold at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships after taking silver at this month's World Indoors in Nanjing, though he knows dethroning Jakob ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has extended its production incentive program through 2025, maintaining its eye-catching 50% cash rebate on qualifying expenditures. ( read original story ...)

Britain’s Neil Gourley said it was his turn to win 1500 metres gold at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships after taking silver at this month's World Indoors in Nanjing, though he knows dethroning Jakob ... ( read original story ...)

By Anton Bridge and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Tokyo-based investment firm Japan Activation Capital (JAC) said on Thursday it had closed its second fund at 77 billion yen ($511.93 million), ... ( read original story ...)

The framework for defense exchanges between Japan and Brazil will include discussions on bilateral cooperation in defense equipment and technology. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday Tokyo will put "all options on the table" in dealing with Washington's announcement to impose a 25% tariff on automobile imports. ( read original story ...)

Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record low. ( read original story ...)

Shares of Japanese carmakers slumped after US President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on all auto imports, raising concern that it will hurt sales in the key American market. ( read original story ...)