Japan space agency unveils asteroid hunting probe
Japanese space scientists have unveiled the asteroid hunting space probe they hope to launch later this year on a mission to mine a celestial body.
Japan porn queens raise thousands of dollars from 'Boob Aid'
Japanese porn actresses raised thousands of dollars by having their breasts squeezed by fans at a "Boob Aid" charity event for AIDS prevention.
India's Modi arrives in Japan for visit
Narendra Modi flew into Japan on a five-day official visit as their governments seek to boost security ties and counter assertive China.
Wolves yawn contagiously, too, study finds
Contagious yawning is a behavior shared by chimpanzees, baboons, dogs and humans, and researchers said Wednesday that wolves can do it too.
Japan lab unable to replicate 'stem cell' findings: report
Researchers in Japan have been unable to replicate experiments that were hailed earlier this year as a "game-changer", amid claims evidence was faked.
Japan's Babymetal plot world domination with Lolita rock
Japanese pop-metal group Babymetal have toured with Lady Gaga and attracted monster crowds in America and Europe with their sugar-coated hard rock.
Mobile use bad for school test scores: Japan study
Children who spend more than four hours a day on their mobile phone perform worse on school tests than those who are limited to just 30 minutes.
Japanese PM visits Hiroshima after killer landslides
Prime Minister pledged full support for victims of last week's massive landslides in Hiroshima, as he made his first visit to the Japanese city.
Japan's Sony hit by cyber attack, bomb threat
Japanese entertainment giant Sony said its online music and gaming sites came under a cyber attack by a hacker group.
Japan death toll feared to double as landslide fears halt rescue
The death toll from landslides in western Japan could more than double, as fears of a fresh collapse halted the search for 51 people still missing.
Gambling, IT, booze addictions rife in Japan: study
Nearly five percent of Japanese adults are addicted to gambling, a rate up to five times that of most other nations, according to a study.
At least 27 dead as Japan landslide buries homes
A huge landslide that engulfed homes in western Japan killed at least 27 people and left another 10 missing.
Japanese 111-year-old becomes oldest man
A Japanese man born months before the Wright brothers carried out the first human flight was recognised as the world's oldest male.
Japanese man feared kidnapped by Syrian militants
Japan's government said it was investigating a video that appears to show a kidnapped Japanese man being interrogated by Syrian militants.
Film on 1597 victory against Japan breaks Korean records
A film depicting a famous 16th century naval victory against Japanese invaders has set records at the South Korean box office.
Hello Kitty on space mission
Hello Kitty has been sent on her first space mission, as Japan's global icon of cute celebrates its 40th birthday in extraterrestrial fashion.
Japan to test first homegrown stealth fighter jet: report
A group of major Japanese firms are planning a test flight next year for the nation's first homegrown stealth fighter jet.
Typhoon Halong leaves up to 10 dead in Japan: reports
As many as 10 people died and dozens were injured when Typhoon Halong slammed into the Japanese archipelago over the weekend.
Flights grounded as Typhoon Halong heads for south Japan
A strong typhoon lashed large areas of southwest Japan on Saturday, grounding some 460 flights and stranding thousands of holidaymakers.
Hiroshima marks anniversary of atomic bombing
Thousands of people gathered for peace ceremonies in Hiroshima, marking the 69th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city.