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Asian nations address sea disputes, but unlikely to blame China

August 24, 2021 at 6:11 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian nations must ensure that territorial disputes do not erupt into conflict, leaders said on Friday, with Japan and the Philippines reaffirming their commitment to freedom of...

Biden urges Japan, China to lower tensions over air defense zone

August 24, 2021 at 5:51 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged Japan and China to lower tensions that have spiked since Beijing announced an air defense zone over disputed islands in the...

Figure skating-After three hard years, Asada hopes to shine at Sochi

August 24, 2021 at 5:45 p.m.

TOYOTA, Japan (Reuters) - The first time Japan's Mao Asada set foot on a skating rink nearly two decades ago she wore a helmet and protective pads on her knees...

After three hard years, Asada hopes to shine at Sochi

August 24, 2021 at 5:45 p.m.

TOYOTA, Japan (Reuters) - The first time Japan's Mao Asada set foot on a skating rink nearly two decades ago she wore a helmet and protective pads on her knees...

IOC president open to baseball’s return at Tokyo Games

August 24, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Baseball and softball could return to the Olympic program for the 2020 Tokyo Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday. Bringing back the...

Japan lawmaker reprimanded after emperor letter hits nerve

August 24, 2021 at 5:09 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese lawmaker was reprimanded on Friday for breaking a taboo by trying to involve Emperor Akihito in politics when he handed him a letter expressing concern...

Four killed as typhoon sideswipes Tokyo, moves up Japan coast

August 24, 2021 at 4:27 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Four people were reported killed, schools closed, hundreds of flights canceled and thousands were advised to evacuate as Typhoon Wipha pummeled Tokyo on Wednesday, although the Japanese...

Book Talk: Best-selling Jamie Ford on writing that second novel

August 24, 2021 at 3:25 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Jamie Ford admits he was taken aback by the runaway success of his debut novel "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" and was sidetracked for...

Screams of joy in Tokyo as city awarded 2020 Games

August 24, 2021 at 3:02 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo celebrated after being awarded the 2020 Olympic Games on Sunday, with a huge roar arising from thousands gathered in a park in the early hours of...

Screams of joy in Tokyo as city awarded 2020 Games

August 24, 2021 at 3:03 p.m.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo celebrated after being awarded the 2020 Olympic Games on Sunday, with a huge roar arising from thousands gathered in a park in the early hours of...

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