A pair from Japan will test their skills against the best in the world during an eight-day championship
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In-depth reports from around Japan
The robot animation series celebrates 30 years
A homeless four-year-old girl lives in the center of Tokyo's biggest red-light district
Designer, 35, attempts to make the subway experience more pleasant
Japan’s landmark properties are in danger with calls for preservation are being crushed by developers’ wrecking balls
Heavily influenced by pop culture, Awazu was consistently considered among the upper echelon of Japanese graphic designers
Marketing shochu as a chic and healthy choice is winning over the younger generation
The native New Yorker has combined handcrafted dishes with a pleasing environment to garner popularity that exceeds his wildest dreams
Law enforcement in the capital is increasingly putting the squeeze on adult activities
Saitama city last year began a campaign to promote so-called 'B-class' restaurants in place of sex clubs