"Lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot" is a well known Chinese aphorism that's roughly equivalent to the English expression of shooting oneself in the foot. On November 7, Japan's new ...

Onoda Kimi, minister in charge of foreign resident policies / To alleviate public concerns regarding real estate ...

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Thousands of people flocked to Tokyo’s Ueno zoo to have a last glimpse of the popular twin pandas that are set to return to ...

The Indian Army showcased a captured Pakistani drone from Operation Sindoor, highlighting India's advanced military readiness, vigilance, and air defense. The operation involved coordinated action by ...

Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange ...

Japan experienced a 7.5-magnitude quake and a 6.7 tremor with tsunami warnings. Authorities issued a megaquake alert. This ...

Directions: Take the East Exit at Harajuku Station, cross the street and head north. Keep right at the fork and follow the ...

Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete ...

For anyone already travelling in Japan - or planning to - here is what you need to know to stay safe and navigate responsibly ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) -- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film "Mortal Kombat" and TV ...