TOKYO -- Three companies managing the copyrights of the hit manga "Saint Seiya" filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court ...

A Japan police advisory panel has proposed the early introduction of remote analysis of smartphones used by anonymous, fluid ...

Japan's Ministry of Justice has positioned that "voice rights" are subject to legal protection, and in guidelines has ...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrendered four runs over seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an 8-6 come-from-behind loss ...

The National Police Agency plans to toughen the mandatory skills test for drivers aged 75 or older with a history of certain ...

The local government here will use avatar robots to help children. Some children do not go to school. Some feel strong worry ...

A Toho University research team has found that the risk of heatstroke varies significantly according to age and the day of ...

To create a comfortable and more pleasant working environment throughout the year, the Miyagi Prefectural Government in ...

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will serve "Star Wars" fans what they crave, but the saga George ...

The Imperial Household Agency is considering holding a farewell ceremony for Japan's former Emperor Akihito at the Imperial ...