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An international research team led by Nagoya University and the University of New Hampshire unveils the critical role of Earth's atmosphere ... ( read original story ...)

Kenneth C. Griffin, CEO of multinational hedge fund Citadel LLC and founder of market maker Citadel Securities, sent 1,200 of his employees and their families to visit Walt Disney World Tokyo for a vacation. But why? According to reports, the three-day trip was to mark Citadel’s 30th anniversary and Citadel Securities’ 20th anniversary. ( read ...

Security is tight around Tokyo's Shibuya railway station on Tuesday evening to prevent possible trouble involving Halloween crowds. Every year, Shibuya is crowded with people in costume on the day of Halloween. This year, Shibuya Ward has asked people not ... ( read original story ...)

One of the last anchors for global bond markets was being hauled in on Tuesday, as the Bank of Japan announced a new degree of tolerance for rising government bond yields and signalled an end to its seven-year straightjacket on long-term rates. ( read original story ...)

A promotion event for Northeast China's Liaoning province was held at the China Cultural Center in Tokyo on Friday, showcasing Liaoning's cultural and tourism offerings through photo exhibits, local cuisines and enchanting performances. ( read original story ...)

At least two people were injured at a hospital in the east Japan city of Toda, Saitama Prefecture, following reports of possible gunfire on ( read original story ...)

A man has fired shots toward a hospital in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo, possibly wounding two people. The suspected shooter fled the scene and reportedly holed himself up in a nearby post office. Police were notified shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has been looking to boost its domestic semiconductor industry and manufacturing of chips — and the PSMC and SBI factory is part of that push. ( read original story ...)

Shuttered Osaka bathhouse enjoying new lease of life A beloved Osaka City bathhouse that was forced to close in 2021 is enjoying a second life, following a chance offer by a local doctor. ( read original story ...)

The two-day talks from Tuesday are set to focus on building a framework for international cooperation in maritime security. ( read original story ...)

The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks were mixed Tuesday morning, as declines amid caution that the Bank of Japan could further raise its 10-year government b ( read original story ...)

Fading photos of smiling children still adorn the staircase walls at the Ashigakubo primary school, one of thousands that have shut in ageing Japan over the past 20 years. It has 14.4 million children under the age of 15, ( read original story ...)

People visit the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Aug. 18, 2023. Shares skidded on Oct. 26, 2023 in Asia after Wall Street tumbled as bond yields tightened their chokehold. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's factory output rose much less than expected in September, government data showed on Tuesday, as demand slowed significantly, adding to uncertainty hanging over the export-reliant economy's outlook. ( read original story ...)

Japan has imposed a fresh set of sanctions on individuals and a company connected to the Gaza-based militant group Hamas, according to a statement released by the Japanese foreign ministry on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)