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The government expects a boom in artificial intelligence, data centers and semiconductor chip-making factories to revive power demand.

Nippon TV President Hiroyuki Fukuda refrained from mentioning specifics about Taichi Kokubun's problematic acts in a news conference out of...

Fuji TV President Kenji Shimizu apologized to the unnamed woman over the incident and how the company handled it.

“It felt like I was sinking quietly into the bottom of a deep sea,” the convicted war criminal wrote after hearing of his death sentence.

Auckland City lost 10-0 against European giant Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup.

With parliamentary business concluding, all eyes are on next month’s Upper House election.

Obi Toppin led the Pacers with 20 points off the bench as Indiana's reserves outscored Oklahoma City's bench 48-37.

Thursday’s decision isn’t the final ruling on the matter and is likely to be immediately challenged.

The new rule is designed to prevent fraudulent accounts from being opened under stolen identities.

Britain's Royal Navy said the patrol vessel conducted a routine navigation through the narrow waterway that was in full compliance with inte...

The Japanese company had challenged the legality of U.S. President Joe Biden's rejection of the acquisition.

Both allies had been mum on whether the U.S. would press Japan specifically to hit the 5% target amid political sensitivities over the issue...

Once yields become attractive enough, Japanese government bonds could make up as much as half of the bank's portfolio.

It was the second straight major where Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had to apologize for aggressive behavior.

The Dodgers have been criticized for their failure to publicly comment on the U.S. government's immigration crackdown in Los Angeles.

Monetary policy uncertainty is one more headwind for markets to navigate against a backdrop of geopolitical and trade risks.

However, Kyiv has welcomed Israeli attacks on a country that has directly aided and provided weapons to Moscow for its own strikes on Ukrain...

A rusty Ohtani pitched one inning in his Dodgers pitching debut against the San Diego Padres on Monday.

Naturalization requires applicants to have lived in Japan for at least five consecutive years, or half of the duration required for permanen...

In Kyoto, a polite offer of tea might really mean “please leave.” Learn how to decode Kansai’s indirect dialect through a few phrases.

The couple moved to Japan to be teachers. Now, their YouTube clips are viewed by millions.

CDP chief Yoshihiko Noda said that there should not be a political vacuum amid ongoing tariff negotiations between the Japanese and U.S. gov...

Iran has little to show for its relationship with Moscow as it continues to be pummeled by waves of Israeli attacks.

Chelsea forward Lauren James said the abuse never really stops.

Allowing female members to remain royalty after marriage, starting a maternal lineage, adoptions — there are a slew of ideas but a shortage...