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As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon on the Japanese city of Hiroshima near the end of World War II, the planet is closer to seeing them used again than it has ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's real wages fell in June for the sixth consecutive month as inflation continued to outpace pay growth, government data showed on Wednesday, raising concerns about consumption-led recovery in ... ( read original story ...)

The Hanshin Tigers became the first Nippon Professional Baseball team to reach 60 wins Tuesday after Teruaki Sato's 28th home run li ... ( read original story ...)

Just over a week ago, before the start of the Canadian Open, it was announced Naomi Osaka split with tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, ending their 10-month partnership. ( read original story ...)

Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka finds herself in the National Bank Open quarterfinals after four straight wins, dropping just one set throughout. Osaka will face 10-seed Elina Svitolina Tuesday at 7:30 ... ( read original story ...)

"Beef" director HIKARI helms the original film, which also stars Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, and Akira Emoto. ( read original story ...)

Remembrances in Japan, the United States and elsewhere this week mark the only use of atomic weapons in military conflict and against civilian populations. ( read original story ...)

We’re trying to introduce visitors to the wider landscape of Japanese culture and art beyond what’s on view in Tokyo,” director Eri Takane tells Observer. ( read original story ...)

The Thai megastar will face former K-1 Champion Yuki Yoza in an explosive bantamweight kickboxing showdown at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

The Hanshin Tigers became the first Nippon Professional Baseball team to reach 60 wins Tuesday after Teruaki Sato's 28th home run lifted them to a 6-2 victory over the Chunichi Dragons. The ... ( read original story ...)

Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Japan recorded a record high temperature of 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture on Tuesday. Authorities issued a warning for 44 of 47 prefectures under the heatstroke ... ( read original story ...)

Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most consequential defence sale since ending a military export ban in 2014 as it ... ( read original story ...)

Japan logged a new heat record on Tuesday, with the mercury hitting 41.8C, the weather office said, warning temperatures may rise further still. Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years ... ( read original story ...)

Japan logged two new heat records in a single day as the mercury hit 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.88 degrees Fahrenheit) and then 41.8C (107.24 degrees Fahrenheit), the weather office said. ( read original story ...)

Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, prompting the government to advise residents to stay indoors and promise steps to ease ... ( read original story ...)

Japan logged two new heat records in a single day on Tuesday, with the mercury reaching 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.88 degrees Fahrenheit) and then ... ( read original story ...)