The governments of the Philippines and Japan have unveiled the official commemorative logo for the 2026 Philippines-Japan Friendship Year, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the normalization of ...

In July 2025, The Clubhouse by Round Table Pizza in Roseburg closed its doors, joining Big Lots!, Joann Fabrics and Rite-Aid ...

ODATE, Japan — Before students can come out to play at his school, Yoji Hikage has to give the all clear. Hikage, a kindergarten principal in Japan’s Akita prefecture, has been on patrol every day ...

The people behind Unbeatable, Hyperyuki and Denshattack discuss their Japanese influences, from trains and Digimon to music and the Dreamcast.

NIIGATA, Japan — Japan took the final step to allow the world’s largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote on Monday, a watershed moment in the country’s return to nuclear ...

Masashi Ozaki, widely considered Japanese’s greatest golfer, has died from cancer. He was 78. Often referred to as "Jumbo" due to his length off the tee, Ozaki originally played professional baseball ...

The day after Christmas Day, known in some countries as Boxing Day, is both a continuation of festive festivities, and a bit ...

Mom-and-pop places, fast-casual eateries, breweries, fine dining and other styles popped up all over the place. It’s quite a smorgasbord: Sushi to subs, burgers, beer, bagels and a lot more.

JUST AS two new locally owned restaurants landed at the food court at the Mall of New Hampshire in Manchester, a homestyle Caribbean eatery was forced out, according to its owner. Delicious Balance ...