UN disaster meeting opens in tsunami-hit Japan
Policymakers gathered with hopes high that the conference in tsunami-hit Japan might provide a springboard for real efforts to tackle natural disastersю
Britain's Prince William set to arrive in Japan
Prince William was due to arrive in Japan for his first visit to a country that adores the British Royal family and was smitten with his late mother, Diana.
Obama to make Japanese internment camp national monument
US President Barack Obama will make a former Japanese internment camp in Hawaii a national monument to "ensure its stories are told for generations."
Minor tsunami hits Japan after undersea quake
A strong undersea earthquake unleashed a small tsunami off the same coastline of northern Japan devastated by a tsunami in 2011.
Japan killjoys protest Valentine's 'love capitalists'
As Japan celebrated Valentine's Day a group of killjoys marched through Tokyo protesting what it called the "passion-based capitalism" of the annual celebration of romance.
Nissan raises full-year profit forecast to $3.5 bn
Nissan said Monday it was raising its full-year net profit forecast to $3.5 billion, thanks to cost cutting efforts and a cheaper yen.
US invites China's Xi, Japan's Abe for state visits
The United States has invited the leaders of China and Japan for prestigious state visits, President Barack Obama's top security adviser said.
Japan PM pledges to resolve island row with Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to resolve a row with Russia over an island chain claimed by both nations.
Japan PM condemns 'unforgivable' IS execution of Jordanian pilot
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the apparent execution by the Islamic State group of a Jordanian pilot as "unforgivable".
Toyota raises full-year profit forecast to record $18 bn
Toyota raised its earnings forecast for the year to March, saying it expects to book a record $18.1 billion annual net profit thanks to a weak yen and cost cuts.
UN council condemns 'heinous' Japanese hostage murder
The UN Security Council condemned the "heinous and cowardly" murder of a Japanese journalist, after Islamic State militants claimed his beheading.
Indonesia wants Sabina Altynbekova of Kazakhstan to help revive women's volleyball
A Kazakhstani volley ball player famous in Asia for hear kawaii appearance Sabina Altynbekova will be invited by the Indonesian Volleyball Federation to help revive women’s volleyball.
Toyota says to return to World Rally Championship in 2017
Toyota said it would come back to the World Rally Championship in 2017, nearly two decades after the Japanese auto giant withdrew from the motor sports event.
Honda cuts profit forecast as airbag recall weighs heavy
Honda cut its full-year net profit forecast as the Japanese automaker faces soaring recall costs.
Kazakhstan in talks with Toshiba to construct its first nuclear power plant
According to Russia’s Kommersant, yesterday Chairman of the Board and Director Masashi Muromachi officially confirmed the talks with Kazakhstan.
Japan marks 20th anniversary of killer quake in Kobe
Japan marked the 20th anniversary of the Kobe earthquake that killed more than 6,400 people.
Japan's Abe leaves for Mideast tour to pledge support for peace
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left Tokyo for a six-day tour of the Middle East, pledging to play a role in regional stability.
Sabina Altynbekova invited to Japan's Volleybal Championship
The V-league organizing the Volleyball Championship has invited Sabina Altynbekova, a famous kawaii from Kazakhstan, to Japan.
Woman finds 'dental material' in Japan McDonald's burger
A Japanese woman has claimed she discovered fragments identified as "dental material" in a McDonald's hamburger, the company said.
Toyota to give away fuel-cell patents to boost industry
Toyota will give away thousands of patents for its fuel-cell cars, it said Tuesday, in an effort to encourage other automakers into the new industry.