2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (294+ words) SHIZUOKA, Japan - Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan recently unveiled a new unified brand for tea produced in the premier tea-growing region, as it looks to promote visibility and boost competitiveness to solidify its position in overseas markets. To highlight its…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago  (693+ words) About 2, 300 N. Korean soldiers possibly killed amid Russia's war on Ukraine BEIJING - About 2, 300 North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia to support its war against Ukraine are believed to have been killed, based on names inscribed on cenotaphs at a recently opened…...

3+ hour, 3+ min ago  (233+ words) MORIOKA, Japan - A hotel stay in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, will soon double as a small act of animal welfare under a new project inviting guests to support conservation efforts simply by spending the night. Morioka Zoological Park Zoomo and…...

8+ hour, 35+ min ago  (320+ words) The "LARA goods," organized by the Licensed Agencies for Relief in Asia, helped feed and clothe many Japanese suffering from hunger and poverty in the aftermath of World War II following Japan's defeat in 1945. Consisting largely of U. S. -based religious groups…...

16+ hour, 59+ min ago  (254+ words) TOKYO - Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that its P2 bipedal humanoid robot, which was unveiled to the public in 1996, has been honored by a U. S. electronics engineering industry organization as a "milestone" that pioneered natural human-like walking motion. The predecessor of the…...

21+ hour, 37+ min ago  (149+ words) TOKYO - J-League first-division side Urawa Reds on Tuesday announced the dismissal of manager Maciej Skorza following a run of underwhelming results. Reds have won just three of their 12 matches in the one-off "100 Year Vision League" competition, which is being held…...

23+ hour, 17+ min ago  (175+ words) Two wildfires in northeastern Japan are now "largely under control," the head of a local town said Tuesday, as firefight Read full story here Wildfires "largely under control" in northeastern Japan on 7th day MORIOKA, Japan - Two wildfires in northeastern Japan…...

21+ hour, 38+ min ago  (345+ words) CHICAGO - Munetaka Murakami blasted his 12th homer of the season to take the sole Major League Baseball lead and propel the Chicago White Sox to an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Murakami belted a go-ahead three-run shot to…...

22+ hour, 3+ min ago  (126+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News Figure skating duo Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara brought the curtain down on their careers after securing Japan's first Olympic pairs gold medal at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Osaka Castle reigns as top draw…...

22+ hour, 46+ min ago  (110+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News M7. 7 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami of 80 cm seen on Pacific coast Boxing: Undisputed champ Inoue confident as momentous Nakatani clash looms Japan eases arms export rules to enable weapons sales Haneda airport experiences traffic control…...