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The Japanese consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, says one Japanese man suffered minor injuries when the car he was in came under attack in the southern port city on Friday. The consulate says the Japanese…

Weather information firms say cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in central Tokyo this Sunday or Monday. Weathernews released its forecasts for the flowering of the Somei-yoshino cherry trees on…

The foreign ministers of Germany and Britain have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint to prevent further confrontations in the Middle East. German Foreign Minister…

A fierce storm has lashed Dubai, with “exceptional weather” conditions sparking travel chaos as planes to try navigate what now looks like a marina.Unstable weather and heavy rain hit parts of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (April…

Official campaigning for three Lower House by-elections on April 28 began in Japan on Tuesday. In the No.1 district of Shimane Prefecture, the by-election is being held following the death of former Lower…

A trial has begun in Tokyo involving three foreign-born residents who are seeking compensation from the central and local governments over alleged racial profiling by police. A hearing opened at the Tokyo…

Japan's Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko has denounced Iran's drone and missile attacks against Israel. In a statement released on Sunday, Kamikawa said Japan believes the attacks have further aggravated…

Japan's total population, including foreign residents, decreased last year for the 13th year in a row. The internal affairs ministry estimates that the total population stood at 124,352,000 as of October…

The US Defense Department says Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has pledged US support for Israel amid the possibility of Iranian retaliation for an airstrike on its embassy in Syria. The Pentagon said…

Matsumoto Castle is one of the iconic sights-to-see in Japan and it likely attracted a record number of tourists from overseas in the year through March. Authorities in Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture…