In 1970, Tennoji Zoo became a symbol of international friendship when Osaka hosted the Expo. Hiroko, an Asian elephant gifted by the Indian government, was the zoo's icon until her death in 2018.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair's return after nine long months.

A total of 16 foreign hotel brands opened in Kansai in 2024, including new properties and rebrands -- the most ever for a single year, according to Osaka-based think tank Asia Pacific Institute of ...

Kai Tak park is a long-awaited addition to Hong Kong's event scene, which has struggled to attract international stars due to ...

Asia has responded to Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, which took effect Wednesday, in terms ranging from disappointed to defiant to conciliatory. Australia described the new ...

SEOUL (Reuters) -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko is visiting North Korea, North Korean state media KCNA said on Saturday.

NEW DELHI -- Garima Arora is a rarity on many levels. A Michelin-starred female Indian chef, she became famous for her ...

In Sapporo, surging costs have forced JR Hokkaido and partners to reevaluate redevelopment plans for the area near the future ...

For Nepal, getting Everest tourism right is key. International tourism is a crucial source of foreign exchange and jobs for ...

But Toyota's stock is still markedly underperforming. Its P/E ratio is the second lowest among the Topix Core 30 stocks, ahead of only Honda Motor, and lags the overall average of about 15 for Nikkei ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday announced sanctions against officials from Thailand, a ...

TOKYO -- Amid a renewed trade war between the U.S. and China, 27% of Japanese companies are considering curbing their ...