Japanese 111-year-old becomes oldest manA Japanese man born months before the Wright brothers carried out the first human flight was recognised as the world's oldest male.
Hello Kitty on space missionHello Kitty has been sent on her first space mission, as Japan's global icon of cute celebrates its 40th birthday in extraterrestrial fashion.
Ex-TEPCO execs should be charged over Fukushima: panelAn independent legal panel called for criminal charges to be brought against three former executives of the Fukushima nuclear plant operator for their role in the 2011 atomic disaster.
31 июля 2014
Giant public artwork divides opinion in SydneyA giant Japanese-designed public artwork that will straddle Sydney's main street was unveiled, dividing opinion with supporters saying it will boost the city's reputation and critics calling it "stupid".
30 июля 2014
Airbus cancels order for six A380s from SkymarkAirbus has cancelled an order for six A380 superjumbos from Skymark Airlines because the Japanese company is facing financial difficulties, French daily Les Echos reported.