TOKYO—Hopes that Japan’s central bank could soon raise interest rates got a lift on Friday from data showing broad strength in the economy. Resilient factory activity and consumption despite headwinds ...

KOBE--Syco Inc.'s garment made from aramid fibers and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic are already touted to protect the wearer from a knife attack. But how about a charging bear? Syco President Naoki ...

TOKYO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Early signs on Japan's annual wage negotiations for next year point to another round of solid pay hikes despite profit pressure from U.S. tariffs, bolstering the case for the ...

NBA games on Christmas Day are a tradition for basketball fans. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was known for memorable performances on the big day, and his signature sneaker line continues to ...

There are four scenarios for how Japan could become involved in the event that China were to attack Taiwan, said Tang Ming-hua (唐明華), a researcher at the Institute for National Defense and Security ...

October’s wage data sends mixed signals to the Bank of Japan’s policy board. Headline pay growth is accelerating and came in above economists’ forecasts, but the ongoing decline in real wages ...

Taiwanese prosecutors charged Tokyo Electron for failing to prevent staff from allegedly stealing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) trade secrets, signaling stricter scrutiny of ...

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey faces another legal battle in London next year over civil sexual assault allegations, three years after he was cleared of criminal charges, a court heard Wednesday. Three ...

Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common features at ...

Early signs on Japan’s annual wage negotiations for next year point to another round of solid pay hikes despite profit pressure from U.S. tariffs, bolstering the case for the Bank of Japan to raise ...

Brunson joins Caitlin Clark in releasing his own Nike Kobe sneaker this year, offering fans a chance to get their hands on a pair that would typically remain a player exclusive. At the time of writing ...