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Japan warns against 'escalation' on Korean peninsula
The North blew up the roads and railways on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, adding it had conducted a "counter-fire" operation in response.
Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!
If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election
That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.
Japan warship asserts right to sail through Taiwan Strait: media
Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi declined to comment on the reports at a regular briefing because they concern military operations.
Back to death row? Retrial verdict due in Japan murder saga
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was jailed under the death penalty for 46 years until he was freed in 2014 pending a retrial.
More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women
Japan is currently home to the world's oldest living person Tomiko Itooka, who was born on May 23, 1908 and is 116 years old, according to the US-based Gerontology Research Group.
5 places in Asia to experience autumn like never before (No, really)
With the scorching summer heat behind and the chill of winter yet to arrive, autumn in Asia is the perfect season for delving into the tranquillity of nature.
Explainer / How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?
Here is a rundown of the leading contenders.
Japan shows first commercial fin whale catch in 48 years
Fin whales are the world's second-biggest animal after the blue whale.
Japan: a growing source of trade, investment
It all started in early 2008 when the Japanese government announced the “China Plus One Strategy” to cut its over-reliance on the manufacturing behemoth by setting up business operations in other countries.
China upset Japan to win women's Asia Cup title
Giant centre Han Xu sank 26 points as China stunned five-time defending champions Japan 73-71 Sunday to win their first women's Asia Cup basketball title in more than a decade.
Exploring nostalgia over coffee
Although the story doesn’t talk about how this particular cafe became a time-travelling spot to begin with, reading through to the last page made me feel that the café was always there-since the beginning of time.
Barcelona beat Kobe in Iniesta send-off
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised past Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe 2-0 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after completing their domestic season.
Vinland Saga is a Viking classic for the ages
Vinland Saga builds on top of the central war motif by taking the viewers on a spell-bounding journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery.
Japan runs record current account deficit in January
Japan logged its largest current account deficit ever in January as a combination of global slowdown and China's Lunar New Year holidays undermined the country's ability to earn from trade.
GoPro Mitoma studied way to Premier League stardom
Brighton signed Mitoma for a bargain £2.5 million ($3 million) from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021 and he arrived in England a virtual unknown last summer following a loan spell in Belgium.
In conversation with Fournetsha Bangladesh – the company behind Bangladesh’s latest original manga magazine
SHOUT sat down with the team behind “Source?” to discuss the future of the magazine and the potential it has for cultivating manga culture in Bangladesh.
One Piece is an ideal embodiment of freedom in anime
One Piece has become one of the most coveted series of all time.
7 most beautiful lakes in the world
Lakes come in colours, terrains, and flows so diverse that it becomes hard for anyone to believe in the magic until they have seen it with their own eyes. So, if you crave the peacefulness of sitting by the bank, the game of watching your reflections in the water, or simply discovering the adventurous thrill of mother nature, be sure to bookmark and add to your bucket list the 7 most beautiful lakes in the world.