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Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government

As Tokyo sheds postwar pacifism as US’ junior partner to leverage Taiwan against Beijing

The country’s football officials are confident the Samurai Blue can make major impact at next year’s tournament

China overcame Japan in women's final, while Iran defeated China to take men's title

Moriyasu’s men claimed their first victory over the five-time champions with a thrilling 3-1 comeback in Tokyo

The 32-year-old has been in unstoppable form this year

The main venue for the Games will be the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium

Zendejas and Balogun seal 2-0 win over Japan

Álvarez injured and Montes sent off as El Tri frustrated the Samurai Blue at Oakland Coliseum

Hosts India managed to get past Japan 3-2

Hosts India overcame China in a thrilling 4-3 victory

Bodies are exhumed from Bangladesh's Maynamati war cemetery where more than 700 people from war are buried

The measures come after Self Defense Forces' (SDF) worst ever annual recruitment drive

Shanshan expected to strike Japan's southwestern Kyushu island over next few days with forecast of strong winds

Demonstration in Tokyo brings people from various backgrounds together to demand Palestinian freedom

Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to challenges, emphasising that last year’s summit principles continue guiding

Japanese premier forced to cancel trip to Central Asia after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Thursday

Yokohama dept store apologises after customers, who last week bought lunch boxes with eel, vomited and had diarrhoea

Sado gold and silver mines are believed to start operating as early as the 12th century and produced after WW2

G20 major economies recognise excessive volatility in exchange rates have adverse implications for economic stability

Leaders in Berlin emphasise united response to economic security challenges

Japan's central Shizuoka region becomes first in Japan to see the mercury reach 40 degrees Celsius

Japan has never had a woman PM and a large majority of lawmakers are men

Japanese authorities intercept Keelung-registered vessel, interrogate crew suspected of illegal fishing

In first redesign in 20 years, new bills to feature historical figures' 3D holographic portraits that seem to rotate

Beijing urges Tokyo to stop 'all illegal activities' ensure similar incidents not happen again

Tokyo street event meant to raise public awareness also decries catastrophic hospital conditions in embattled Gaza

Motion was submitted by main opposition party over controversial political funds control law

Close to 1,000 cases of a potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' disease have been reported in Japan this year.

New tech can be used in wearable devices like wireless earphones, hearing aids, smartwatches, environmental sensors

Ruling party talks were previously held around once a year but have not taken place since 2018

PTC gears up to export oral tobacco-free nicotine pouches to Japan

Chinese premier met South Korean president and Japanese prime minister to revitalise free trade agreement negotiations

For locals, mass of visitors and refusal to obey littering and parking rules had become a nuisance and traffic hazard

Pakistan's brilliance ends in penalty heartbreak

Tomo began tackling the challenge in mid-February by sorting bill pieces from other bits of paper

US President's reassurances came as he hosted Philippine President Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida

Envoy, minister discuss addressing import challenges to boost economic cooperation

North Korea abruptly said the isolated country could not play host without giving a reason

Pre-tournament favourites exited Asian Cup in quarter-finals last month after losing 2-1 to Iran

TSMC to build advanced packaging capacity in Japan adding momentum to Japan’s efforts to reboot semiconductor industry

Kirishma, allegedly helped plant a homemade bomb in Tokyo's upscale Ginza district in 1975

SLIM touched down on the lunar surface last month, making Japan the fifth country to put a probe on the moon

Advises gradual rise of short-term rates as economy recovers

Argentina superstar says it was really bad luck that he couldn't play in Hong Kong

Meshaal Barsham saved three times in the penalty shootout

Skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh convert a penalty in stoppage time to see his team through

They defeated Syria 5-3 on penalties after the tie settled with 1-1 draw

Despite an own goal, the four-time champions crushed Bahrain

Kim Jong Un's government is likely to continue or even increase provocative steps