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Tokyo's 5 best neighborhoods for first-time tourists

As one of the world's biggest cities, Tokyo may seem daunting to first-time visitors, but these neighborhoods make it easy to ...

Tokyo listening bars—what are they and where to find them

The phenomenon of listening bars originated in Japan — and in frenetic Tokyo they offer a unique way to switch off, wind down ...

Our first visit to Japan was fun — but mistakes like traveling during the wrong month put a damper on the 10-day trip

My partner and I spent 10 days in Japan seeing spots like Kyoto and Tokyo. Planning mistakes, like visiting in September, ...

Japan, US narrow first $550 bln investment picks, including SoftBank-linked plan, sources say

Japan and the U.S. have short-listed a few projects as the first candidates under Tokyo's planned U.S.-bound $550 billion ...

Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo's relations with Beijing worsen

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in her hometown on Tuesday, in a summit ...

Japan’s long-bond yields surge to record highs. Why it may be a problem beyond Tokyo.

Japan’s long-bond yields surged to record highs on Tuesday, pushing up global borrowing costs, as investors balked at the ...
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Tokyo zoo pandas due to leave Japan January 27, joining sister

Two hugely popular pandas at a Japanese zoo will depart on January 27 to join their sister in China, the Tokyo government and ...
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Japan and US agree to expand cooperation on missiles, military drills

Tokyo and Washington agreed Friday to boost joint production of defence equipment including missiles, and expand their ...