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One group says lockdowns could bring a glut of unplanned pregnancies in developing countries, and there are signs the trend could extend into one of the world's most developed. ( read original story ...)

A set of manhole covers in Japan's Tokorozawa city, north of Tokyo, has been decorated with anime characters that glow in the dark, to the delight of locals and city officials. The city installed the ... ( read original story ...)

Consadole Sapporo officially announced Tuesday the full transfer of Japan forward Musashi Suzuki to Beerschot in Belgium's top flight. Musashi Suzuki has s ... ( read original story ...)

The world's nine highest-earning sportswomen over the past year are all tennis players, according to US business magazine Forbes. ( read original story ...)

Using “smart glass,” a Pritzker Prize-winning architect created colorful toilet stalls to allay fears about safety and hygiene. The toilets were set up in two public parks. ( read original story ...)

Japan's exports in July declined 19.2% as compared to a year ago, according to provisional trade statistics from the country's Ministry of Finance released Wednesday. The fall compared against a ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s exports in July plunged 19.2% from a year ago, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to slam the world’s third largest economy. The Finance Ministry’s provisional numbers showed Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe brushed off lingering worries about his health Wednesday, saying he went to the hospital for a checkup. ( read original story ...)

Japan's exports extended their double-digit slump into a fifth month in July as the coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll on auto shipments to the United States, dashing hopes for a trade-led ... ( read original story ...)

Besides Japan's shrinking population, the country's export outlook will face continued headwinds amid geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, says Kotaro Kimura at the Milken ... ( read original story ...)

The visit came amid concerns from some lawmakers that Japan's longest-serving prime minister may be suffering from fatigue. (Reporting by Chris Gallagher and Naomi Tajitsu; Editing by Tom Hogue) Like ... ( read original story ...)

A change of ownership of TikTok's Japanese operation could be one way to address security concerns over the Chinese video-sharing app, a lawmaker from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party said. ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA -- A YouTuber who recorded himself eating sashimi at a supermarket before paying for it at the register has had his case sent to prosecutors, the Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Consadole Sapporo officially announced the full transfer Tuesday of Japan forward Musashi Suzuki to Beerschot in Belgium's top flight. The 26-year-old, who can play as a center ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo (CNN) — One of Tokyo's most popular districts has recently added some unusual new attractions: transparent public toilets. Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, the two new sets of see-through ... ( read original story ...)

A video shows a large fireworks display that was originally planned for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. In August 2020, a video supposedly showing a grand firework display started circulating on social ... ( read original story ...)