1+ hour, 45+ min ago   (145+ words) A small eruption occurred at Mount Tokachi in Hokkaido on Wednesday and authorities urged caution against large volcanic rocks falling within 1.5 kilometers of the crater. The volcano, which last erupted in February 2004, spewed ash as high as 200 meters during the…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (271+ words) Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the Amit Bhatia-fronted consortium that has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, according to reports on Wednesday. Bezos, one of the world's richest men, could become part of…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (530+ words) A two-part biopic of French leader Charles de Gaulle has become a summer cinema hit in his homeland, delivering a strong dose of patriotism through one of the rare figures to unite the country. The twin blockbusters from diplomat-turned-director Antonin…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago   (439+ words) Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday submitted to parliament a statement from her secretary denying his role in alleged videos smearing opponents during last year's party leadership race, amid opposition criticism that she was refusing to answer questions herself on…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago   (229+ words) Japan Today If uncertainty surrounding the procurement of crude oil-derived products intensifies, the wave of price hikes will continue due to rising costs. Yuki Togano of the Japan Research Institute, saying that price hikes are expected to continue in Japan…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago   (952+ words) Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that’s because a variety of different groups have competing interests – some in favor of them, some opposed and others with no direct view on data centers themselves, but…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago   (256+ words) Depending on what part of the world you’re from, you might be more familiar with Calpis under its export-market name Calpico, which is less likely to elicit snickers from English-speakers. Calpis is a beloved brand of yogurt-like probiotic milk beverage,…...

17+ hour, 54+ min ago   (554+ words) It's the women's turn now. The next World Cup, the women's edition, is set for next summer in Brazil. Just as Spain won the men's trophy in the recently concluded tournament, that nation's women were the champions three years ago....

17+ hour, 55+ min ago   (677+ words) Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament. But Argentines argue they are just passionate and misunderstood. "I think we deserve…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1431+ words) Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together data from your health records, genetic profile and wearable devices to…...