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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Kiki Bertens continued her dream debut at the WTA Finals when the versatile Dutchwoman reached the last four after Naomi Osaka retired from their final round robin match with ... ( read original story ...)

The jury of the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival met the press on Friday, highlighting that progress towards equal representation of women at the Japanese event and other festivals is being made ... ( read original story ...)

The Nissan Stadium in Yokohama will play host to this dead rubber as the All Blacks try to sweep the series and continue their dominance over the Wallabies. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 a.m. BST (5 ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's core consumer price inflation was unchanged in October from the previous month, government data showed on Friday, offering little encouragement for Japan's central bank ... ( read original story ...)

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens overcame gallant Kiki Bertens in another marathon match at the WTA Finals, a result which breathes life into Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka’s teetering Singapor... ( read original story ...)

He arrived in Tokyo on Thursday night. Yasuda, in interviews with Japanese media on board the plane, described his 40 months in captivity as "hell" both physically and mentally. Yasuda is a ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO— A Japanese journalist returned to Tokyo on Thursday after being freed from more than three years of captivity in Syria. Jumpei Yasuda was released on Tuesday and taken to neighboring Turkey. Ya... ( read original story ...)

Though its opening film is high-profile Hollywood romance “A Star is Born,” the Tokyo International Film Festival is increasingly focusing its efforts on building bridges with Asia. ( read original story ...)

Team news All Blacks: Damian McKenzie ... Folau can at least give Cheika something to ponder with a strong outing in Yokohama. Verdict Can the Salta comeback prove the catalyst for a Wallabies revival ... ( read original story ...)

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens overcame gallant Kiki Bertens in another marathon match at the WTA Finals, a result which breathes life into Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka’s teetering Singapor... ( read original story ...)

A tenacious Angelique Kerber overcame a second set stutter to outlast Naomi Osaka on Wednesday, leaving the Japanese sensation's WTA Finals campaign hanging by a thread. Kerber had a chance to ... ( read original story ...)

"My name is Jumpei Yasuda, Japanese journalist. I have been held in Syria for 40 months, now in Turkey. Now I'm in safe condition. Thank you very much," a bearded Yasuda said. The news of Yasuda's rel... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) on Wednesday gave the cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status, permitting the , Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association to ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan confirmed Wednesday that a man freed from Syria is a ... which mostly comprises Chinese jihadis in Syria. The news of Yasuda's release came late Tuesday from Qatar, which helped in effo... ( read original story ...)

His wife, Myu Yasuda, told the Japanese broadcaster TBS that the news was “unbelievable, but I want to be calm until his identity is confirmed.” Mr. Yasuda, 44, was believed to be a hostage of the Nus... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan was anxiously awaiting confirmation Wednesday that a man freed from Syria is a freelance journalist kidnapped three years ago. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters he was relieved b... ( read original story ...)