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Australia's right-wing populist One Nation party, which wants to emulate U.S. President Donald ‌Trump's aggressive deportations, vowed to focus on ending mass migration, after winning its first seat…

Three Thai men in their 30s have been sent to prosecutors in Ibaraki Prefecture, for breaking into vacant houses and stealing cash and valuables, worth a total of…

Japanese novelist Koji Suzuki, best known for the Ring series of horror novels, died on Friday at a hospital in Tokyo, his publisher said. He was 68. A…

A 68-year-old bus driver arrested over a recent fatal crash on an expressway in northeastern Japan had been involved in repeated traffic accidents earlier this year, an investigative…

Police in Osaka have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and murder after a woman’s body was found in a hotel room on Saturday morning. Police…

The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said early Sunday. A self-proclaimed breakaway group of…

Even when Mt. Fuji is hidden in shadows, there’s still something breathtaking to see here. When picking a hotel for traveling in Japan, “has views of Mt. Fuji” is definitely a big plus. Japan’s tallest mountain is a symbol of the country itself, and its beauty is so timeless that admiring it at length will always feel like time well spent. But what about after the sun goes down? While we’re thankful that the plan to put electric lights on Mt. Fuji didn’t go through, that does mean that hotels t

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was…

Lunch Pack falls flat in the noodles-and-bread department, but there is a silver lining. Yamazaki Baking’s popular Lunch Pack series of sandwich pockets has become famous around the world for its unusual fillings, but now there’s a new limited-edition variety that takes things one step further. ▼ Iekei Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Style. Iekei (literally “house/family style”) is a type of ramen that features tonkotsu shoyu (pork bone and soy sauce broth) with thick, straight noodles,

A taxi driver was threatened and robbed of cash by a woman who refused to pay her fare in Nagoya on Friday. According to police, the incident occurred…

There are two sides to Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood, both literally and figuratively. Head out one side of the station, and you’ll find yourself in Ueno Park, a sprawling park that’s…

Top destinations for inbound tourists are heavily concentrated in just seven of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Kyoto and Hokkaido, which collectively accounted for 72 of the country's top…

The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to U.S. fares, according to experts. Launched in 1992, the company is responsible…

The top diplomats of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are planning to meet in late May in New Delhi, with efforts to reduce reliance on China…

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock third-round loss to Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open on Saturday. Sabalenka appeared to be cruising to victory while leading by a…

Four-time winner Japan was grouped with defending champion Qatar at the 2027 Asian Cup in the draw on Saturday. Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament for the…

Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while Liverpool were booed off after a 1-1…

Shunsuke Togami of Japan, right, celebrates on his way to defeating Guan-Hong Kuo of Chinese Taipei in their men's semifinal match during the World Team Table Tennis Championships…

Australian far-right populist party Pauline Hanson's One Nation won its first seat in the country's House of ‌Representatives in a by-election on Saturday, a preliminary vote count showed.…

Center-right leader Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, propelled into ‌office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties…