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Kansai International Airport (KIX) is one of Japan's major international gateways, connecting Asia to North America and the Pacific Islands. According to Nippon.com, the airport handles 23 percent of ... ( read original story ...)

Toni Storm wrestled her first match back in Stardom after five years today. She teamed with Mina Shirakawa at Korakuen Hall on Saturday in a win over IWGP Women’s Champion Mayu Iwatani and AZM. ( read original story ...)

I made it to Japan this week for my first Tokyo Game Show. Yes, in 27 years of regular coverage of games, I have never been to the show until now. ( read original story ...)

Behold this extensive preview of Monster Hunter Wilds' 'Scarlet Forest' biome and all the new and familiar monsters you will hunt there ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has never hidden her admiration for Serena Williams and now she’s following in the 23-time grand slam champion’s footsteps. ( read original story ...)

Just like pandas, I hope Japan and China can be friends,’ said a visitor, who came to admire Ri Ri and Shin Shin at Ueno zoo. ( read original story ...)

While you might expect the first couple of days of Tokyo Game Show to be the busiest days, it is actually day three due to it being a public day on a weekend. And, having hit the show floor again ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's former chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato will become the next finance minister when incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, forms his new cabinet next week, the Kyodo News agency ... ( read original story ...)

Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishida was elected by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Friday as its leader and, de facto, the next prime minister. ( read original story ...)

Japan Airlines announced free domestic flights for tourists booking round-trip international flights from the US and other select countries. ( read original story ...)

Japan's ex-chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato is likely to be tapped as finance minister when incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba forms his cabinet, Kyodo News reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely keep Yoshimasa Hayashi as chief cabinet secretary when he forms his cabinet, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)

British pair Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are through to the next rounds of the Japan Open and China Open respectively. ( read original story ...)

Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo Saturday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s next prime minister is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of him. ( read original story ...)