Itooka was born on May 23, 1908, in the commercial hub of Osaka — four months before the Ford Model T automobile was launched ...

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A new nightlife spot in Tokyo's Shimbashi business district is putting a fresh spin on crane games, blending them with live DJ performances and cyberpunk bar vibes to create an otherworldly experience ...

People in Santa Maria braved cooler temperatures Saturday morning as they lined up for the grand opening of Japanese discount ...

Yamaha has made some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time, but the company has also made whacky ones with names like ...

While it seems likely he will join the Dodgers or Padres, there is apparently still a chance that Roki Sasaki joins the Red Sox this winter.

All the latest from the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, including which teams may have an edge and when the righty will make his decision.

Japan's unique approach to the horror genre shaped an entire generation of games on the PS2, with most of the classic titles coming from it.

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Senior administration officials had reservations about calling Nippon Steel’s takeover proposal a “national security risk.” ...

Born in Osaka Tomiko Itooka loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck launched in 2014 and has made appearances across the United States, according to its website.