Japan's government said Friday it had approved a controversial plan to build the country's first legal casino in Osaka, hoping to draw tourists after years of wrangling. The local governments of Osaka ...

Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's goal at the World Cup will be to break the round-of-16 hex. The Japanese will be appearing in their seventh consecutive World Cup, and three times the team has reached the round ...

Japan is to showcase its film industry and push for more international co-productions as the country of honour at Cannes’ Marche du Film in 2026. After being announced during the opening ceremony of ...