Osaka: City of contrasts

As the powerhouse of the Kansai region, Osaka struts its modern architecture, neon-drenched nightlife and alluring street food with unabashed pride. The frenetic central-city pleasure precinct of Dotonbori is primed for people watching, a head-spinning ... ( read original story ...)

Japan lawmaker shows legal records to prove nationality

A Japanese opposition leader born to a Taiwanese father and Japanese ... high level of privacy and I've been cautious about disclosing them," Renho told a packed news conference at her headquarters. "But I've decided to release the documents as head ... ( read original story ...)

Bitter battle between Big Beer and craft brewers gets uglier

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Tokyo 2020: Budget uncertainty will continue to 2019

TOKYO (AP) — Uncertainty over the final budget for the 2020 Olympic Games will continue until 2019, the head of the Tokyo Organizing Committee said on Tuesday. "We will continue to explore more cost efficiencies," Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto told the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan says this is a time to raise pressure on North Korea

Japan's government spokesman says this is a moment to raise pressure on North Korea — not a time for dialogue. Norio Maruyama said North Korea has reached "a new level" with its latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile "and this is a time ... ( read original story ...)

Donations sought to rebuild Nagoya Castle in wooden form

“We can expect donations not only from Nagoya but also from all over the world,” Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura said at a news conference last Monday. About ¥10 million has been already donated, according to the city. Donations will be accepted online ... ( read original story ...)

Japan PM Abe’s support slides further, new poll shows

TOKYO (Reuters) - Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ... according to a public opinion survey on July 7 to 10 by Jiji news agency. "We cannot trust the prime minister" was the main reason, given by 67.3 percent, for his loss of popularity ... ( read original story ...)