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Japan's Tokyo metropolitan area records its first population drop since 1996, signalling a dramatic demographic shift amid national population concerns.
A 34-year-old Filipino mountaineer has died after a devastating 150-metre fall while climbing Japan's treacherous Northern Alps, marking another tragic incident in the popular climbing destination.
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Kyoto announces significant tourist tax increases starting 2026, with new accommodation fees and city tax adjustments aimed at managing overtourism and preserving cultural heritage.
Japan's political stability hangs in the balance as coalition partner Komeito considers ending its 20-year alliance with the LDP over Sanae Takaichi's leadership ambitions, potentially triggering a government crisis.
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A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck off Japan's eastern coast near Tokyo, triggering tsunami warnings and shaking buildings across the capital.
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A landmark case in Japan sees a restaurant owner take legal action against abusive customers, challenging the country's deep-rooted service culture where customer misconduct often goes unpunished.
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Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi announces bid to become Japan's next Prime Minister, setting stage for dramatic LDP leadership contest that could reshape nation's political landscape.
A tourist has died after a brutal bear mauling in Japan's scenic Gifu prefecture, marking a rare fatal attack that has shocked the hiking community and prompted urgent safety warnings.
The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan studies Thatcher's transformative policies as it seeks to redefine its economic approach and break from traditional consensus politics.
In a historic political breakthrough, Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership contest, marking a transformative moment for gender equality in Japanes
Conservative hawk Sanae Takaichi could become Japan's next leader as the ruling LDP faces internal turmoil following PM Fumio Kishida's expected resignation.
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A sophisticated cyber attack has crippled Japan's iconic vending machine network, leaving millions unable to purchase drinks as major suppliers Asahi and Suntory struggle to restore operations.
Tech giant NVIDIA partners with Japan's leading research organisations to establish Tokyo AI Lab, driving innovation in robotics, healthcare and autonomous systems.
Exclusive investigation reveals the disturbing reality of racism facing foreign residents in Tokyo, with personal accounts of workplace discrimination, housing rejection, and daily prejudice in one of the world's most advanced cities.