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SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Ferrari’s title contender Sebastian Vettel collided with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday in yet another blow to the German’s fading ... ( read original story ...)

Japan, notably, has been wary of Trump's initiative, fearing it could affect its long-standing security relationship with the U.S. Related News NewsJapan frets about Trump's talks with North Korea Pom... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO – About an hour’s drive south of central Sapporo ... said in a recent interview with Kyodo News at the Jozankei club grounds. “The other exciting part about it is to the man on the street, rug... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's legendary Tsukiji fish market, one of the largest in the world, has closed for good, with hundreds of merchants heading for a controversial new location. CBS News' Lucy Craft says the sight of ... ( read original story ...)

BEIJING: Naomi Osaka admitted that she gets "stressed out" trying to live up to "the hype" after the US Open champion was beaten in the China Open semi-finals on Saturday. The 20-year-old Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo, a popular destination for its annual cultural events and culinary delights, has opened its doors again following a powerful earthquake last month as it prepares to welcome visitors for next y... ( read original story ...)

The Australian tactician has bounced back impressively after a tough start to life in Japan It's a rainy night in Yokohama, but a drenched Ange Postecoglou doesn't move an inch on the sidelines as he ... ( read original story ...)

(Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka fought back tears and rallied from a set down to outlast Zhang Shuai 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the China Open quarter-finals on Friday. Japan’s Osaka struggled to ... ( read original story ...)

Although U.S. Open tennis champion Naomi Osaka is the toast of Japan, some people in her birthplace are embarrassed at how frequently “Japan” and “Japanese” are being used by her supporters and in new... ( read original story ...)

SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has decided not to take part in an international fleet review in South Korea next week after Seoul effectively asked Tokyo not to fly its "Rising Sun" flag on a warship, ... ( read original story ...)

Japan announced Friday that it won't send a warship to an international fleet review hosted by South Korea next week because it could not accept Seoul's request that it remove the Japanese navy's "ris... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Olympic organizers said Friday that a system of layered screens would be used to keep bacteria levels within "agreed limits" for triathlon and marathon swimming in heavily trafficked Tokyo Bay. ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo 2020 organizers remain confident of being able to handle the logistical challenge of transporting tens of thousands of volunteers, athletes and media around one of the ... ( read original story ...)

The six new facilities in Tokyo include the Olympic Aquatics Center for swimming events in Koto Ward; the Sea Forest Waterway for rowing and other events around the central breakwater in Tokyo Bay; an... ( read original story ...)

To prevent newly built venues for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics from turning into white elephants after the Games, the Tokyo metropolitan government is already working to select private comp... ( read original story ...)

A ceremony marking the end of construction work was held Wednesday for Japan's first Moomin-themed amusement park, which is located near Tokyo and scheduled for a phased opening beginning this Novembe... ( read original story ...)