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In a separate statement, the publishers’ group criticized Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura ... after being hit by a truck Sunday in northwestern Peru, according to local news reports. The accident took ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan said Thursday it has granted the first permit for South Korea-bound shipment of chemicals for use in high-tech materials under Tokyo's new export requirement that has increased tensions ... ( read original story ...)

Civil groups and a group of small publishers in Japan Wednesday sought to reopen a canceled exhibition in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, that featured a statue of a girl symbolizing so-called comfort women ... ( read original story ...)

A convenience store in Tokyo has closed its doors after a video was released showing several rats scurrying around the shop late at night. A brief video posted on Twitter shows at least six rats ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire is running a special ‘off the road’ national rebate promotion until August 31. Consumers can earn up to $100 in the form of a Yokohama Visa Prepaid card after purchasing a set of four or ... ( read original story ...)

We had a great start to the year at the Hokkaido Bank Curling Classic in Sapporo, Japan. We lost the final to Team Matsumura, but have lots to build on! pic.twitter.com/t2poRxrW49 — Team McDonald ... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO--The head of the public safety commission overseeing Hokkaido police expressed regret over an incident in July that raised questions about the neutrality of police. Police came in for a storm ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - The son of Japan’s former leader Junichiro Koizumi and a popular choice for prime minister in his own right set the country afire on Wednesday with news that he will marry and ... ( read original story ...)

“Whether going on- or off-road, now is the ideal time for fun, exciting trips,” said Alan Holtschneider, Yokohama’s director of marketing. “With the ‘off the road’ rebate, everyone can make sure their ... ( read original story ...)

(Reuters) - Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam title wins at the U.S. and Australian Opens have helped catapult the Japanese tennis player up to second, behind Serena Williams, in Forbes' list of the ... ( read original story ...)

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam title wins at the U.S. and Australian Opens have helped catapult the Japanese tennis player up to second, behind Serena Williams, in Forbes' list https://www ... ( read original story ...)

If Katherine and Michelle Plouffe qualify for the Tokyo Olympics ... Watch below: Some Global News videos about women’s basketball. ... ( read original story ...)

If Katherine and Michelle Plouffe qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, they will have done so on their own dime. But the Edmonton twins say it will have been worth every penny. The 26-year-olds are ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Soaring temperatures in Japan have killed at least 57 people since late July, authorities said on Tuesday, highlighting the health threat to athletes and fans that Olympics ... ( read original story ...)

Megan Rapinoe and the US Women's National Team will be heavy favorites to bring home yet more gold from Tokyo in 2020. It's coming. 2020 is an Olympic year, with the Games of the XXXII Olympiad taking ... ( read original story ...)

Brett Larner of Japan Running News has been out running the Olympic marathon course in Tokyo at 6 am to find out exactly how hot and humid it's likely to be one year from now Exactly one year out ... ( read original story ...)