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The 12 sites include Oura Cathedral, a Catholic church in Nagasaki

Japanese father who kept his mentally ill adult son in a cage for decades received a suspended jail term on Wednesday

West Japan Railway firm hopes that the striking appearance of the train will help boost tourism

83 Japanese companies were operating in Pakistan including Toyota and Suzuki Motors, Consul General says

Colombia suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan made their Poland and Senegal a must-win encounter in Group H

Programs like Code Chrysalis are trying to change Japan’s traditional corporate culture

The decision comes after US President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un met last week in Singapore

The US-North Korea summit has exceeded all expectations, Moon said

No immediate reports of major damage, tsunami warning

The prime minister also noted the long history of economic and development cooperation between the two countries

Japan has made clear that it will not provide economic assistance for North Korea until all three issues are resolved

Employers regulate pregnancies of Japanese women

The last ministerial-level talks between Tokyo and Pyongyang were held in 2015

Abe's government under fire after a senior MP suggested only women should raise children under three

Washington wants North Korea to quickly give up all its nuclear weapons

Win serves as confidence booster for hosts of the 2020 Olympics

Barcelona legend calls playing for new side ‘a big challenge’ for him

The #Metoo campaign is gaining momentum in Japan

The scandal and the ministry's perceived mishandling of the allegations have provoked a public outcry

Japan had extended a grant of $83,064 to NUML under its Grant Assistance for the project

Initiative to focus on improving cross-border security

Study by Lowy Institute highlights that global wealth and power is rapidly shifting eastwards

The UAE is Japan's main trading partner in the Middle East

Brazilian Jose Antonio Nogueira sets his sights on transforming country into a continental force

Nabi Tajima, born in 1900, died from old age at a hospital

Japan has 110 active volcanoes and monitors 47 of them around the clock

I decided to step down to avoid further turmoil and to take responsibility for my actions

Affirms commitment to stick with UN resolutions aimed at forcing North Korea to abandon nuclear weapons

"It was extremely dangerous and his negligence is serious"

First such visit in more than two years comes at a time of frenetic diplomatic activity in Northeast Asia

Guinness World Records is currently investigating possible contenders for the title of oldest living person

While Abe fends off political pressure to resign, his wife has continued her active presence on social media

It's important to cooperate with local residents to get rid of the insect

European steel and aluminium associations warn that US tariffs could cost their sectors thousands of jobs.

The volcano, which featured in the 1967 James Bond film 'You Only Live Twice', has been grumbling since Thursday

Under the agreement, Japanese government will donate four ambulances, a grant of Rs7.81 million and more

His recovery was completed in ultra secrecy with the Japanese media poring over every detail

Japan alleges North Korea violated UN sanctions by overseeing cargo transfer

The agreement is aimed at empowering youth in Sindh and KP

More than 20,000 youths will benefit from the project

Countries have revived four-way talks to deepen security cooperation, coordinate for regional infrastructure financing

Japanese consul-general hopes such cultural events would be a good opportunity for Pakistanis to experience Japan

One of the officers was reportedly found wandering the base drunk and naked

Yamada says the new method brings them closer to their ultimate goal of producing hydrogen from water

Saito, a short-track speed skater, has returned positive tests for acetazolamide

Last month, hackers stole about $530 million from the Tokyo-based exchange

Speaking in Japan, Pence said Pyongyang regime would not be allowed to 'hijack' the upcoming Olympics

This decision followed by elections comes just days before US Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit Japan

Young "idol" singers are common in Japan, where groups have complained that sexualisation of girls puts minors at risk

Japan is keen to raise its profile in the region as China bolsters its ties there