Naomi Osaka gives up U.S. citizenship to play for Japan in Olympics
Japanese law requires dual-nationality citizens to choose one at the age of 22 — and Osaka is choosing Japan
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Riding the rails: How the U.S. lags far behind Japan
In our series "World of Motion" Michelle Miller and Ramy Inocencio compared American and Japanese commutes, and engage in a high-speed rail race
Japan is going wild for luxury toilet paper, even at $12 per roll
The country that brought the world the high-tech toilet has made another contribution to lavatory luxury — and it's bunny rabbit-soft
Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals are made from recycled electronics
The Olympic medals are made from precious metals extracted from recycled electronics and melted down
Bruce Springsteen's daughter an Olympic equestrian hopeful
Springsteen is currently ranked fifth in the nation for equestrian show jumping and hopes to secure a spot on 2020's U.S. Olympic team
Women Political Leaders Summit 2019
The WPL Summit 2019, co-hosted in Tokyo by the House of Representatives of Japan, brings together female government ministers and parliamentarians from all over the world
Man with knives attacks schoolgirls at bus stop outside Tokyo
Reports say three people were killed including at least 1 girl and the attacker, who stabbed himself, and 17 others were wounded
Trump says U.S. is not seeking regime change in Iran
President Trump continues his 4-day state visit to Japan, discussing issues including North Korea, trade and Tehran with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Trump awards special trophy at prestigious sumo event in Japan
Shoes aren't permitted in the sumo ring, but Mr. Trump wore dark-colored slippers
Trump arrives in Japan for high-stakes trade talks
The trip marks President Trump's second visit to Japan since taking office, and the country is once again rolling out the red carpet
Trump to visit Japanese warship in display of military solidarity
Seventy-four years after Japan's defeat in World War II, the world's third-largest economy is in the midst of a quiet military buildup, at U.S. urging
Longtime wrestling fan Trump to get a taste of sumo in Japan
During a weekend one expert says is aimed squarely at flattering the U.S. president, Trump will even get to present a sumo trophy
Nissan's Ghosn arrested in Japan for a fourth time on new allegations
The former Nissan chairman was taken from his Tokyo apartment, with prosecutors alleging he enriched himself
U.S. skater accused of slashing rival in warmups
International Skating Union says there is "no evidence" that American figure skater Mariah Bell intentionally harmed a South Korean rival
116-year-old woman honored as world's oldest person likes studying math
She is usually up by 6 a.m. and loves playing the board game Othello
Preemie weighing as much as an onion at birth goes home healthy
He was so small he fit in an adult's cupped hands
Passenger gets gun past airport screeners, flies with it to Tokyo
Flew out of Atlanta, alerted Delta Air Lines workers when plane reached destination, federal and airline officials confirm
Sweet New Year's tradition turns deadly – yet again
Authorities annually warn people to cut the sticky rice cakes, known as mochi, into smaller pieces
Van slams into New Year's revelers on popular Tokyo street
A large tank filled with kerosene was found in the car, police said
Van slams into people gathered for New Year's festivities
Man suspected of trying to kill people by driving van where people had gathered for New Year's festivities
A slice of Japan: Tokyo's pizza makers
Fans in search of the best Neapolitan pizza are heading to Tokyo for some of the tastiest
Machines at Japan's World Robot Summit host TV shows and warn about smelly feet
Modern robots now have a light enough touch to grab -- and delicately box -- potato chips
Iconic Tokyo fish market, a popular tourist spot, closes after 83 years
Hundreds of merchants are heading for a controversial new location
Pompeo, on eve of fourth North Korea visit, seeks allied unity on denuke effort
Pompeo's diplomatic offensive comes as President Trump presses to meet with Kim Jong Un for a second time
2nd powerful typhoon slams Japan in a month
At least 1 death and dozens of injuries reported as Typhoon Trami hits Tokyo, cancelling flights and trains
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
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