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Tokyo is preparing to raise its coronavirus alert level to the highest of four levels as infections are spreading and the number of positive cases in the Japanese capital have crept up recently, the ... ( read original story ...)

The navies of India, the United States, Australia and Japan are holding exercises in the Northern Arabian Sea in the second phase of a naval drill seen as part of a regional initiative to counter Chin ... ( read original story ...)

AirAsia Japan filed for bankruptcy proceedings in the Tokyo District Court on Tuesday with about 21.7 billion yen ($208 million) in liabilities, becoming the first airline to fail in the country ... ( read original story ...)

Successive cuts to coronavirus supplement are seeing many Australians sink into poverty. Plus: fireflies light up Japan ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and Australia agreed on a breakthrough defence pact on Tuesday allowing reciprocal visits for training and operations, and voiced concern over the disputed South China Sea, where China is ... ( read original story ...)

She’s proving that yet again with pieces in her first Nike collection selling out online in less than 24 hours. ( read original story ...)

The leaders of the U.S. allies said they would remove legal and administrative barriers to their militaries entering the other country, allowing for more joint training and quick military support in a ... ( read original story ...)

Move comes after the central government pledged to financially support shops and restaurants that are asked to shorten their business hours. ( read original story ...)

The governor of Hokkaido and the mayor of Sapporo, the main northern island's capital, agreed to implement measures equivalent to stage 4 of the new coronavirus alert level for the city to help ... ( read original story ...)

Athletes won't be required to take a coronavirus vaccine to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, IOC chief Thomas Bach said Tuesday, adding that mandatory shots would be "going too far". ( read original story ...)

A traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, sake is becoming increasingly popular overseas. Thirst for the iconic drink is paired with a growing appetite for Japanese cuisine. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday Japan and Australia had reached a broad agreement on their bilateral defence pact. The pact called the Reciprocal Access Agreement is a legal ... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO -- Hokkaido will raise its coronavirus alert level to stage 4 out of 5 for its capital city Sapporo while residents in the city will be encouraged not to go out unless necessary, Hokkaido Gov. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Australia and Japan held in-person talks on Tuesday to bolster defense ties between the two U.S. allies to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region ... ( read original story ...)

Having burnished its traditional image as a global safe haven during the coronavirus pandemic, Japan's yen is attracting fresh interest as the highest yielder among the three major currencies. The pas ... ( read original story ...)

In 2002, Walmart’s decision to enter the market through an existing domestic supermarket brand was seen as savvy even if some had hesitations over the choice of Seiyu. It was no surprise that Japan ... ( read original story ...)