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Take a multi-day trip to Ishigaki in Okinawa’s Ryukyu islands and see natural beauty as well as historical buildings.

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The benefits of martial arts training in older adults can be further enhanced by the use of traditional weapon tools.

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Tomiichi Murayama, a former prime minister who issued a landmark statement of “remorse” for Japan’s actions in World War II, ...

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Yoshihide Suga, the right-hand man of Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has emerged as the favourite to replace him. Following is a list of the advisers, friends and supporters who may help ...

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's first female prime minister after a whirlwind few weeks of political wrangling.