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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.

Japan shows first commercial fin whale catch in 48 years

Fin whales are the world's second-biggest animal after the blue whale.

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

Japanese ideologies to help improve one’s life philosophy

Adopting Japanese ideologies to improve one's outlook on life.

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

'Alice In Borderland' becomes Netflix's most watched Japanese series

Netflix sci-fi thriller "Alice In Borderland" has become the most watched Japanese series on the streaming platform.

December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022

Japan 2-1 Croatia: What's your prediction?

Croatia have performed wonders to punch above their weight for so long in international football and are determined to keep their reputation going against Japan in their last-16 match at the World Cup on Monday, coach Zlatko Dalic said.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Mature tactics help Japan grow up at World Cup

Japan were labelled naive when they exited the World Cup four years ago against Belgium. Now their canny tactics have upset Germany and Spain and taken them to the last 16.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Japan explodes with World Cup joy

Japan erupted in cheers and tears after the national team's 2-1 win over Spain early on Friday, with crowds packing public viewing areas in the pre-dawn cold shrieking with joy as they stunned another global football power at the World Cup.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Group E and F permutations: Germany on the brink, Croatia edge three-way race

No wins in their opening two matches, including a 2-1 shock against Japan, have left Germany reeling at bottom of Group E, meaning they must win against Costa Rica and then rely on 2010 champions Spain to beat Japan in order to remain in contention for qualification.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Spain won't count chickens, must beat Japan: Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique said Spain will not count their chickens before they are hatched when they face Japan on Thursday, aiming to win and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Germany-Japan a big draw for viewers in Japan, less so in Germany

The Germany-Japan World Cup match on Wednesday prompted record access numbers for Japanese online streaming platform Abema, while viewership in Germany more than halved from the national team's opening match four years ago, data showed.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest, Spain hit seven

Japan produced a stunning comeback to shock Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday after the four-time champions staged a powerful protest against FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands, while Spain started in style by putting seven past Costa Rica.

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

Japanese give Germans a taste of their own Bundesliga medicine

Japan's Bundesliga players took matters into their own hands in their 2-1 comeback win over Germany in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday, giving their opponents a taste of their own medicine.