Japanese health authorities say there have been 977 cases of the potentially deadly streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in the country.

The inaugural UK ‘ekiden’ will mark the 100th anniversary of Japan’s storied long-distance relay to coincide with the royal couple’s visit.

Ryuseki Hiraoka and Atsushi Taguchi were attempting to climb the Spantik mountain in the Karakoram Range before they went missing this week.

Business is not what it used to be in a shopping arcade in central Japan, with the birth rate low and the population ageing. The Takashimaya store’s closure could spur its revival, shop owners hope.

The controversy comes after several incidents involving many visitors seeking to view Mount Fuji from a distance prompted local authorities to take countermeasures.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said at the G7 summit that Japan continued to mull such sanctions, not just on China but also India, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

The technology dramatically reduces the intonation of the angry comments, but retains enough to allow call-centre staff to respond appropriately.

Universal Music said the clip ‘contains expressions that lack an understanding of history and cultural context’.

As Hello Kitty celebrates its 50th anniversary, we explore how Sanrio Company’s cute cartoon cat became a cultural phenomenon, one which, since debuting in 1974, has made millions of friends worldwide.

But the researchers point to the American economy faring better than its mainland counterpart, benefiting from more diversified markets.

The proposal involves engineering a US$50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia that would use interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets.

Kazakhstan and Ethiopia among less well-known tourist destinations vying for Hong Kong visitors at International Travel Expo in Wan Chai.

Leaders of the three countries have pledged to “speed up negotiations” for a trilateral FTA after a delay of several years.

Sim Siong Chye, who has mostly admitted to the allegations, told police he could not control himself after seeing the schoolboy naked.

The rich history of ninjutsu has captivated many foreigners, drawing them to Japan in pursuit of mastering the art of the ninja.

Eurasian filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki reveals how her outsider perspective on Japan informs her poignant, emotional documentaries, and how baseball’s Ichiro Suzuki inspired her.

Manila’s closer ties with Wellington and Tokyo come as analysts predict ‘more dangerous operations’ in the South China Sea.

Many troubled youth avoid seeking help fearing stigma, labelling and causing parents concern.

Stronger legislation would better counter China’s monopoly of battery components amid heated EV race, says American senator.

The study is one of the most expansive to date, using 40 years of data to give a big-picture view of the effects of air quality on health.

AI, quantum technology, biosecurity and space are on the agenda for selected mid-level officials from the three countries.

The widening scandal has been compared to the ‘dieselgate’ emissions debacle that sideswiped German car giant Volkswagen in 2015.

Japan in December eased its arms export restrictions to accommodate a US request for shipment of surface-to-air missile interceptors produced in Japan.

The move by Japan to boost its presence around what it calls the Senkaku Islands comes as tensions with China continue to simmer over their territorial dispute.

A Japanese man whose wife thoughtfully cooked enough meals for him before giving birth and going to stay with her parents for post-partum recovery, has been condemned online.