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At 1 Hotel Tokyo, luxury is a zero-waste journey

Open from March, the brand's first outpost in Japan stays true to its sustainable roots.

Philippine inflation eases but stays high at 6.8% as rate hike looms

News in Easy English: More school trips skip crowded Kyoto, go to Nagasaki instead

NAGASAKI -- Nagasaki is getting more school trips from the Tokyo area. Many schools now stay away from Kyoto because it is very busy and hotels cost m

Ohtani stays hot, Freeman hits 2-run homer and the Dodgers beat the D-backs 6-5

PHOENIX (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani had a double, triple and two RBIs to stay hot at the plate, Freddie Freeman smacked a two-run homer and the Los Angeles

Five-Level System Simplifies Disaster Information Sharing in Japan

Stay put? Get ready to go? A color-coded system with five levels makes clear what action to take in case of weather-related disasters in Japan, including when to evacuate.

Japan enacts bill to drastically raise visa-related fees

Under the bill, the statutory upper limit for fees to change residency statuses or extend a period of stay will go from ¥10,000 to ¥100,000.

Global temperatures expected to stay near record highs in next 5 yrs: WMO

GENEVA (Kyodo) -- Global average temperatures are expected to remain near record highs over the next five years, a U.N. weather agency said Thursday,

Bear sightings hamper school activities in Japan

The sightings have led to evacuations, delays and some children opting to stay home as boards of education grapple with how to safely continue classes.

Yen stalls as Mrs. Watanabe stays put in uncertain market

Carney warns of ‘dangerous bluff’ in Alberta vote, citing Brexit

Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to call a referendum in October on whether the energy-rich province should stay in Canada.

School raises rights and dignity awareness through sexuality education

Guidelines from UNESCO and others outline eight key concepts of comprehensive sexuality education, including relationships, human rights, understanding gender and staying safe.

China launches crewed space flight as part of moon ambitions

A key experiment will be one of the crew staying for a year in orbit to study the effects of a long stay in microgravity as part of China's preparations for future lunar missions.

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, U.S. blockade stays

The two sides remain at odds on several issues, including Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israel's war in Lebanon and Tehran's demands for the lifting of sanctions.

From Spicy to Subtly Sweet: The Many Flavors of Negi

The negi, an East Asian relative of the leek common to European cuisine, takes on a wide range of roles in Japanese food—as a supporting player providing a dash of color and flavor as a condiment to a mainstay vegetable in stewed and broiled dishes.

Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation's economy, but foreign arrivals have yet to return to their pre-Covid highs.

Itochu expands healthcare business with takeover of AirLife’s sales

The move comes as Japan's trading houses cement healthcare as a key pillar of their businesses, placing it alongside traditional mainstays such as oil, gas and metals.