McDonald's Japan updates menu, prices after food scandals
McDonald's Japan unveiled a limited revamp to its menu and pricing as the under-fire burger chain fights to restore its reputation
Black Miss Japan fights for race revolution
Ariana Miyamoto entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest after a mixed-race friend committed suicide.
Copy of 'Enola Gay' pilot's log fetches $50,000 at auction
A copy of a deeply moving pilot's log, written during the top-secret Enola Gay mission was auctioned in New York on Wednesday for $50,000.
Obama hosts glitzy state dinner for Japan PM
A presidential haiku, sashimi salads and a red carpet awaited Japan's Shinzo Abe at the White House, as Barack Obama offered the prime minister a grand welcome.
Japan PM says 'deeply pained' over WWII 'comfort women'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed his remorse over the sexual slavery of Asian women during World War II.
Japan's maglev train breaks new world speed record
Japan's state-of-the-art maglev train clocked a new world speed record in a test run near Mount Fuji.
Abe says he may omit apology from Japan WWII statement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he may not issue a direct apology for Japan's past aggression in an upcoming statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Japan robot receptionist welcomes shoppers
She can smile, she can sing and this robot receptionist who started work in Tokyo never gets bored of welcoming customers to her upmarket shop.
Zhanat Zhakiyanov on his way to World Championship titles: WBA and WBC updates
Kazakhstan’s Zhanat Zhakiyanov competing in the bantam weight (-53.42 kg) division has improved his WBA standing by two positions.
Samsung removes logo on smartphones in Japan
Samsung has removed its corporate logo from its new smartphones sold in Japan.
Japan says will try again with 'scientific' whaling programme
Japan's top whaling negotiator said Tokyo would try again to justify its "scientific" Antarctic Ocean hunt.
Mass beaching fuels 'unscientific' Japan quake fears
The mass beaching of more than 150 melon-headed whales on Japan's shores has fuelled fears of a repeat of a seemingly unrelated event in the country.
More than 130 dolphins beach in Japan
More than 130 melon-headed whales, a member of the dolphin family usually found in the deep ocean, beached in Japan.
Apple Watch's worldwide preview kicks off
Japanese tech fans got their first look Friday at the Apple Watch, with would-be early buyers queuing for a "trial fitting" in Tokyo's chic Omotesando area.
Toyota to build new plants in China, Mexico: media
Japanese auto giant Toyota plans to invest a combined $1.3 billion to build new plants in China and Mexico, its first major investment in five years.
Denis Ten wins bronze at World Championship in Shanghai
Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten has won the bronze medal of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2014 in Shanghai.
Golovkin loses Fighter of the Year to Terence Crawford
The Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) has named the best fighter of 2014.
Denis Ten among most beautiful figure skaters
The Sochi bronze medalist Denis Ten has been put on the list of the most beautiful figure skaters of Japanese Naver Matome.
World's first 'Otaku' summit opens in Japan
Japan opened what organisers are billing as the world's first "Otaku" summit Saturday, drawing visitors from around the world.
Japan confirms participation in EXPO-2017
Japan has officially confirmed participation in the upcoming EXPO-2017 in Astana.