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2 children found dead at Osaka apartment, mother missing

OSAKA — The bodies of two children were found in a studio apartment in Osaka's Nishi Ward on Friday, while their mother…

Execution chamber to open to media as early as August

TOKYO — The Justice Ministry will open the execution chamber at the Tokyo Detention House to the media as early as August,…

Whitewater rafting in Nagaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture.

Mitsubishi Heavy eyes Chinese, Indian markets

Mitsubishi Heavy eyes Chinese, Indian markets

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd is exploring China, India and other emerging markets through close cooperation with major machinery…

Portable spine-chiller

Portable spine-chiller

People in Japan have been using portable body warmers for centuries to brave the winter cold, but it’s…