Abe says he may omit apology from Japan WWII statementPrime 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.
21 April 2015
Japan robot receptionist welcomes shoppersShe can smile, she can sing and this robot receptionist who started work in Tokyo never gets bored of welcoming customers to her upmarket shop.
More than 130 dolphins beach in JapanMore than 130 melon-headed whales, a member of the dolphin family usually found in the deep ocean, beached in Japan.
10 April 2015
Apple Watch's worldwide preview kicks offJapanese 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.
Japan PM not to attend China's war parade: reportJapan's prime minister is set to rebuff a prickly invitation to a Chinese military parade as the former World War II enemies jockey over the telling of their shared history.
Wheelchair on the runway at Tokyo Fashion WeekA Japanese designer is challenging accepted ideals of beauty, with an easy-to-wear collection unveiled on the catwalk by models who are disabled.
20 March 2015
Tokyo subway attacks: Japan still baffled 20 years onAs Japan prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of a fatal nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subway, experts say the horrifying case still leaves more questions than answers.
19 March 2015
'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle ObamaMichelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
19 March 2015
US first lady arrives in Japan for first timeMichelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.