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The same bridge was also hit by a wayward cargo vessel in 1980. On Aug. 29 of that year, a container ship named the Blue Nagoya drifted into a pier that supported the structure, the Francis Scott Key ... ( read original story ...)

MANILA, Philippines — After scoring in double figures for eight straight games, Kai Sotto was limited to just seven points in Yokohama B-Corsairs’ 80-64 loss to Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the 2023-24 B ... ( read original story ...)

The honest people of Tokyo handed in a record 4.4 billion yen (US$29.1 million) in cash that had been lost around the city in 2023, usually on public transport or in dropped wallets or purses. That ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo shares ended lower on Thursday after investors locked in dividend rights during the previous session. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.46 percent, or 594.66 points, to close at 40,168.07 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan continued its jawboning on Thursday to stave off further yen declines, with the government's top spokesperson renewing a warning that Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter excessive ... ( read original story ...)

It was one of many ambitious projects, led by Japan relationship manager for Tourism Tasmania Ken Takenaga, which pushed tourism beyond mainland Australia. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO stocks dropped in early trade on Thursday after investors locked in dividend rights during the previous session. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning, with investors offloading shares after locking in dividend rights before the end of the current f ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's top government spokesman said on Thursday the administration would not rule out any options to counter against excessive currency moves. The government is watching currency moves with a high ... ( read original story ...)

When the Tokyo stock market closed on Wednesday afternoon, the sun was shining, a weekend of cherry blossoms lay in prospect and the once leaden-footed Topix index — the broad benchmark of corporate ... ( read original story ...)

Hotel Toranomon Hills, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and the first in Asia, debuted on Dec 6, 2023, setting a new benchmark for luxury and sophistication. Located at the heart of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)

THE PARIS Olympics are just five months away as Team GB prepare to win medals with a host of new and experienced stars. Great Britain have enjoyed some hugely successful Games since the turn of ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's main zoo plans to rebuild the enclosure for Japanese monkeys to help them feel more comfortable during the scorching summer season. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese yen tumbled to its lowest mark against the U.S. dollar since 1990 on Wednesday, temporarily sliding to the 151.97-per-dollar level as investors continued to sell the country's currency. ( read original story ...)

Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its weakest since 1990, while the dollar held mostly steady in a holiday-shortened week that ends with ... ( read original story ...)

The yen dropped to its lowest level since 1990 on Wednesday before rebounding slightly after Japan's top monetary officials met to discuss the rapidly weakening currency and suggested they were ready ... ( read original story ...)