Shigeo Nagashima, who was known in Japan as “Mr. Pro Baseball” and was one of the most famous people in the country during ...

World Health Organization DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus meets with Indian Prime Minister's Secretary P.K. Mishra to discuss ...

The National Theater has been the home of traditional Japanese performing arts since its opening in 1966. Now the aging ...

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To the delight of her millions of fans of the late Teresa Tang, the track titled "Love Songs Are Best in the Foggy Night" ...

Japan's leading shogi organization on Friday picked the first female chief in its 101-year history as part of efforts to encourage more young people, including women, to participate in the traditional ...

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Japan, once a trailblazer in silicon carbide (SiC) research and pilot production, is facing a critical turning point. While ...