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The section will form part of the Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau via a reorganization in April to strengthen information gathering. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s next prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is set to name party veterans to senior posts in his cabinet as he broadly pursues continuity in economic, monetary and foreign policy, and prepares for an expected early general election. ( read original story ...)

Global streaming group, Netflix has inked a partnership with "Tokyo Swindlers" director Hitoshi One. As part of the deal, Netflix will exclusively produce and distribute new series and films by One ... ( read original story ...)

Netflix has signed Tokyo Swindlers director Hitoshi One to an exclusive five-year deal. The agreement means Netflix will produce and distribute all of One’s upcoming series and films for the period. ( read original story ...)

A pair of giant pandas who have been in Japan for 13 years on loan returned safely to a giant panda reserve in southwestern China's S ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Nikkei 225 tumbled over 3% on Monday and the yen weakened against the dollar as traders reacted to the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party election last Friday. China will release ... ( read original story ...)

Asia share markets were mostly firmer on Monday as China announced more stimulus measures, though the Nikkei dived on concerns Japan's new prime minister favoured normalising interest rates. ( read original story ...)

A Japanese student of ninja history who handed in a blank paper was given top marks - after her professor realised the essay was written in invisible ink. Eimi Haga followed the ninja technique of ... ( read original story ...)

The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival will be held from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6 in the Japanese capital's Hibiya, Marunouchi, Ginza and Yuraku･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Toyota is recalling tens of thousands of its vehicles over a potential safety issue in some of its newer models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall, which pertains ... ( read original story ...)

Growing up in Nara, Japan, one food that was a constant in my home was tofu. It's truly been a lifelong staple. When I was a baby, once I could eat solids, my mom commonly prepared two dishes for me — one was a mix of tofu, ( read original story ...)

Go barefoot to one of the hottest art museums in the world, located just along Tokyo Bay. Marvel at the immersive installations and digital experiences. ( read original story ...)

Enter Capcom's big push at Tokyo Game Show 2024, Monster Hunter Wilds, which builds on the success of Worlds with a variety of improvements. This open-world game is produced by the son of the founder ... ( read original story ...)

In electing a new prime minister, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party could have opted for generational change in the form of 43-year-old Shinjiro Koizumi. It could have chosen a return to the nationalistic conservatism of former leader Shinzo Abe — and with it a first female prime minister — in the shape of Sanae Takaichi. ( ...

Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's progressive views on historical issues have raised hopes for continued momentum in improving Korea-Japan relations, experts said Sunday. ( read original story ...)

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely name former Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya as foreign minister when he forms his government this week, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)