The present-day grand sumo tournament originated from “kanjin zumo,” — events held to raise funds for temples or shrines ...

Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s strong finish overnight, while losses in ...

Health and life insurer Aflac AFL.N on Tuesday beat Wall Street estimates for second quarter profit, driven by steady premium ...

India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a ...

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Ongoing talks to open the Japanese market to Brazilian beef are focusing on supplies from three small Brazilian exporting ...