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Later this summer, mayoral races will be on the primary ballot for voters on Oʻahu and in Hawaiʻi County. But across the Pacific, another race for mayor is drawing more immediate attention. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The city of Tokyo is under a state of emergency today. New cases of the coronavirus have been spiking this week, and have set new daily records.Tokyo…

The prime minister of Japan says his country is determined to host the Olympic Games next summer. The latest planning includes dozens of changes, but many…

Japan has moved into a new phase of re-opening this week – including its largest city.Starbucks is back in business in Tokyo this week — though many…

A national study earlier this year found that Hawaii is one of the most dangerous states in the country for older pedestrians. Cars are the main concern,…

The Tokyo Midtown Award was created to encourage Japanese designers, artists, and people off the street to submit their bright ideas for potential…

If a morning commute is part of your work life, it’s probably not your favorite part of the day. But it definitely could be worse. In one Asian city, the…

If you lose something, there are a number of options to explore. Around the state, you can post information on Craig’s list, and other online sites. In…