With more people working from home and rising transport costs, fewer are going out to drink after work, and bars are suffering. As nightlife operators shutter, this will have a far-reaching impact on ...

Russia appears keen to boost patriotism among residents on four islands that Japan calls the Northern Territories. Russia ...

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Georgetown is a popular city located on the island of Penang, less than a mile off Malaysia’s west coast. Although it’s ...

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Nintendo's profits tumbled as sales of its Switch console lost momentum, prompting the Japanese video-game maker to lower its full-year forecasts.

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Trump, tough on trade with China, may be soft on defense of America’s friends and allies, including the Philippines, South ...

A man accused in the explosives attack on former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during an election campaign denied his ...

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Wildlife lovers flock to this island in Japan for its adorable bunnies. Nearly a century ago, though, it was known for something completely different.

I’ve been in Japan for less than 24 hours and somehow, I’ve found myself in a ruby-red basement bar watching an 89-year-old magician make a 1000-yen note levitate. I pull an Aussie $5 note from my ...