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Japan Uncovered #21: Life by the sea in Miyagi's Ishinomaki

I absolutely love taking one panoramic sight of the sea, then nose diving into that seascape for a glimpse at its aquatic lifestyle. Ishinomaki in Miy

Brazil to ramp up oil output as Asia looks for Iran alternative

Baseball: Ohtani throws 6 shutout frames, bats 3-for-4 in win over Arizona

PHOENIX, Arizona (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani pitched six shutout innings while reaching base five times Wednesday as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a

Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Ba

Editorial: Japan must quickly develop legal framework for confidential births

The ruling and opposition parties are moving to establish a system for "confidential births," where women give birth while revealing their identities

Toilet-maker Toto hikes capital expenditures to meet AI demand for its ceramics

The company is capitalizing on an unexpected surge in demand from chip gear makers seeking ceramics able to withstand dirt particles, corrosive materials and high temperatures.

Putin’s ’Davos’ haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

The war looms large even if Ukraine is not mentioned once in the official program.

Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring four people

A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.

Huge NFL deals send Garrett to Rams, Brown to Patriots

The blockbuster move for Garrett, one of the biggest defensive trades in NFL history, comes as the Rams prepare to host the 2027 Super Bowl.

Japan eyes multilayered approach to promote LGBT awareness

The government presented the draft program to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which approved it the same day.

Japan, Britain, Italy eye observer scheme for next-generation fighter

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan, Britain and Italy are preparing to create an observer framework for countries interested in buying the next-generation fighter

Takanawa Gateway’s latest landmark is still working on its own story

The museum's programming may lack focus, but its open spaces already offer Tokyoites a reason to stop in.

Australia earns third straight SailGP victory after tense New York final

Australia's BONDS Flying Roos edged Emirates GBR in a dramatic winner-takes-all final to win ⁠the New York Sail Grand Prix on Sunday and its their third consecutive SailGP event victory.

UK faces doubts and deadline over fighter jet program with Japan, Italy

Mogami frigate talks anchor first Japan, Australia, N.Z. trilateral defense chiefs’ meeting

The three nations' first such meeting signaled the emergence of a new regional security format as they explore a three-way expansion of Tokyo's Mogami-class frigate program.

Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program.

Hegseth hints Japan must ramp up defense spending even more

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered a veiled warning to Tokyo, saying that while Japanese defense spending was "headed in the right direction," more must be done.

Japan on tenterhooks over naphtha, even as US supply ramps up

Labor shortage fuels ramp-up of humanoid robot development

Declining birth rates across the globe are driving an "unprecedented wave of investment" in robots to sustain workforces.

Trump’s room to maneuver narrows as U.S., Iran close in on framework deal

The dilemma became clear during a week of hectic diplomacy marked by word of an emerging framework deal that would extend a current ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.