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Hokkaido is grappling with its worst outbreak of novel coronavirus infections yet as 200 new cases emerged on Nov. 9 with the bulk of them in Sapporo, the capital, according to prefectural and local ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese government bond (JGB) prices fell on Monday as Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. presidential election eased political uncertainty, denting safe-haven debt's appeal and propelling Tokyo stocks ... ( read original story ...)

Small-town mayor, 73, whose name can be pronounced similarly to president-elect, surprised to find he was trending on social media ... ( read original story ...)

Infections in the prefecture have been rising, and are spreading mainly in the Susukino nightlife district in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)

Wakayama now knows they need a little more time before a casino could open, missing their target, while Yokohama may never get one. ( read original story ...)

Japan formally declared Crown Prince Akishino heir to the throne on Sunday, after his elder brother Emperor Naruhito became monarch last year following their father's abdication. ( read original story ...)

A key Japanese economic indicator improved for the fourth straight month in September, suggesting relief is at hand for an economy still feeling the drag from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)

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Business sentiment of Japanese manufacturers and service-sector firms was the least pessimistic in nine months in November, likely as the world's third-largest economy showed signs of pulling out of a ... ( read original story ...)

Prince Fumihito, the brother of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, has been officially declared heir to the throne during a ceremony in Tokyo. The "Rikkoshi no rei" ceremony had been delayed by seven months ... ( read original story ...)

Prince Fumihito, the brother of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, has been officially declared heir to the throne during a ceremony in Tokyo. Fumihito is six years younger than his brother Naruhito, who ... ( read original story ...)

The good news for the Tokyo Olympics is that Japan on Sunday held a one-day exhibition gymnastics meet in front of several thousand fans with 22 athletes participating from ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama FC overcame an early deficit to beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the J. League first division Sunday thanks to an injury-time winner from 19-year-old subst ... ( read original story ...)

Following some early rumors, we now have an official look at Naomi Osaka ‘s COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Blazer Mid collaboration. Reportedly releasing this month, the shoe utilizes the model’s ’77 ... ( read original story ...)

Gymnasts from four nations tumbled, leapt and spun through a friendly meet in Tokyo on Sunday in a closely-watched event aimed at showing the world Japan can safely carry out the postponed 2020 ... ( read original story ...)

Executive-turned-international fugitive Carlos Ghosn is gunning for revenge in a new book published last week about the events surrounding his arrest in Tokyo two years ago, 130-day Japanese ... ( read original story ...)