Japan’s defense minister begins visits to Cambodia and Vietnam
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia Japan’s defense minister held talks with senior officials in Cambodia, a top ally…
Tokyo stocks surge after Monday’s record fall; yen trading at 144.75 against dollar
TOKYO Tokyo stocks surged Tuesday following a record selloff the previous day that was fueled…
An ideal AC temperature for sleep? Science says yes … and no.
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Minka Summit returns for third year of home design, talks and more
In the mountainous heart of Kyoto Prefecture, the Minka Summit 2024 sets the stage for an ambitious…
Savinho vows to make ‘history’ with Man City
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Potential Harris running mate opposes Nippon Steel takeover deal
WASHINGTON Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro on Tuesday voiced his opposition to Nippon Steel Corp's proposed…
Bot-like accounts on X fuel U.S. political conspiracies, watchdog says
WASHINGTON Bot-like accounts on social media platform X that spread misinformation and hate ahead of…
Nikkei plunges 12%, logging its worst two-day decline in history
TOKYO Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index plunged more than 12% on Monday as investors worried…
Enjoying and preserving Japanese tea culture in Shimane Prefecture’s capital
MATSUE Kyoto, Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Fukuoka are some of Japan’s most famous tea-producing regions, but lesser-known locales are equally worthy…