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SINGAPORE: A former diplomat who secretly filmed a boy at a public bath in Tokyo, among other acts of voyeurism, was fined 300,000 yen (S$2,600) on June 13, reported the Japanese media. ( read original story ...)

A court in Tokyo has overturned the central government's decision to lower welfare benefits in phases from 2013. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say this is the 18th such ruling that found the decision ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has continued her great start to the grass season as the former world No. 1 destroyed Dutch qualifier Suzan Lamens 6-2 6-2 to safely progress into the 's-Hertogenbosch quarterfinal. Osaka, ( read original story ...)

Take your Disney trip up a level this year and go international - you'd be surprised at how affordable a visit to Tokyo Disneyland can actually be! ( read original story ...)

Trevor Philpott reports from Osaka, Japan, on the traditional Spring outing, taken by the Japanese, to admire the cherry blossom trees. ( read original story ...)

People across Japan will soon be facing another price hike, with mail fees in the country set to rise for the first time in 30 years. Japan Post submitted the plan for the increase to the communications ministry on Thursday. Starting from October ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka registered a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Suzan Lamens in the second round at the ongoing Libema Open. However, tennis fans made their annoyance clear after the WTA referred to the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

The two Grand Slam champions will meet for the first time since 2019 at, perhaps, a surprising venue: a grass-court WTA 250 in the Netherlands. ( read original story ...)

"New Caption by Hyatt branded hotel launches in Osaka, Japan" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. ( read original story ...)

In a groundbreaking move, the Tokyo government is introducing an official dating app to tackle Japan’s declining marriage and childbirth rates. This initiative aims to provide a gentle push to the nearly 70% of people who want to get married but aren’t actively participating in dating events or using apps, according to Vice. ( read ...

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka blasted her way into the quarterfinals of the 's-Hertogenbosch grass-court tournament on Wednesday with a rapid-fire straight sets victory as she tunes up for Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka will play Bianca Andreescu in the Libema Open quarter-finals after a commanding straight-sets victory over Suzan Lamens. The four-time major winner took just 54 minutes to wrap up a 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)

Mayumi Kitakata, a 57-year-old resident of Tokyo, Japan, is among the many pet owners who have turned to artificial intelligence to ensure the well-being of their furry companions. What Happened: Kitakata, ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Thursday morning, as a firmer yen prompted selling of exporter issues and a cautious mood prevailed ( read original story ...)

The evening of June 12th was aflutter with excitement as BLACKPINK’s Jisoo attended the Miss Dior pop-up store event in Tokyo, Japan. Jisoo, who is revered for her ambassador role, delighted her fans with strikingly beautiful, ( read original story ...)

Honda Motor will start selling a micro-sized electric van targeted at Japan's delivery industry in October, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday, joining an increasingly crowded part of the market. ( read original story ...)