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Share of firms seeing Japan growth in 2026 slips to 70%...

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Japan using Saudi-made coral skeletons from expo for se...

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Rush of travelers returning from New Year holidays peaks

The travel rush of people returning from year-end and New Year holidays in Japan...

Tokyo sees 1st snow of season

Snow fell in central Tokyo on Friday, the season's first snowfall in the capital...

Snow traps vehicles in 23-km traffic jam on expressway ...

Heavy snowfall caused a traffic jam to form Friday on an expressway in western J...

Streaker bares all for emperor

Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped...

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Convenience stores to offer winter shelter for Sapporo ...

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Japan rethinks drone regulations as capabilities increase

In response to drones' advancing capabilities, a report by a panel of experts co...

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle m...

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Osaka ill at United Cup in Perth, hopes to be OK for Au...

PERTH, Australia (AP) -- Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is fe...