Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Japan has ...

January 14 - Roki Sasaki's window to sign with a major league team opens Wednesday, but the coveted Japanese right-hander has already closed the door on a few clubs, including the New York Yankees ...

and their compact size which allows them to fit in small spaces. There are a number of Japanese maple varieties, all of which grow to different heights. Choose a cultivar like Waterfall, which grows ...

It's harder to find the best small phones than it used to be, but there are still a few strong options out there. And we've got the top picks for you in the list below. Another consideration is ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be active ahead of the NHL trade deadline and one trade pitch has them acquiring a star defenseman. The proposed deal would be a blockbuster as Toronto would bolster ...

Weeping varieties like the burgundy ... highly-sculptured look with small leaves, making it a favorite for bonsai. Any Japanese maple can be used for bonsai, but Pettis notes that cultivars ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) celebrates his goal with teammates Mitch Marner (16) and ...

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return. Matthews confirmed the news at the morning skate ahead of Toronto's home game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.

Today, the First and Second Quarter-Century Teams for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Forwards: Matthews already has put his fingerprints on the history of the ...

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in ...