Unions at Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric and other large companies requested a pay scale increase of ¥18,000 per month, bigger than last year’...

The group has had to stop humanitarian aid in the enclave due to Israel’s banning of international nongovernmental organizations from operat...

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Zelda, Pokemon, Dragon Quest and more mark major anniversaries in 2026 — a milestone year for the industry they built.

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Sakamoto, skating in her final Winter Games, came just short of winning her first Olympic gold medal.

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Japan's Nikkei index closed higher for the second consecutive session on Thursday, tracking gains in technology stocks on Wall Street and be...

Foreign investors significantly increased their investments in Japanese stocks during the week leading up to February 14, reaching historic...

The less famous version of the deep-fried ‘karaage’ is equally, if not more, delicious.

The government will submit a bill to revise the law during the current session of parliament, which started Wednesday.

King Gnu’s “AIZO” rises to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, for the chart released Feb. 18.The opener for TV anime Jujuts...

Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. opens up about playing for his father, Fernando Tatis Sr., in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, facing Te...

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Though it leans into stereotypes, Hikari’s film finds emotional resonance in Brendan Fraser’s performance as a hired father.