Japan launches rocket carrying asteroid probeJapan launched a rocket carrying a space probe destined for a distant asteroid, just weeks after a European spacecraft's historic landing on a comet.
Japan's Okinawa elects governor opposed to US baseResidents of Japan's Okinawa Sunday elected a governor who opposes plans to relocate a US military base within the island chain, a fresh setback in efforts to resolve a thorny issue in military relations.
17 November 2014
Sony launching cable-style television serviceJapanese entertainment colossus Sony said it will debut a cable-style television service delivered through its popular PlayStation video game consoles.
14 November 2014
Japan PM wants more defence ties with US, AustraliaJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wanted deeper defence ties with the United States and Australia to ensure peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
14 November 2014
US welcomes Xi-Abe meeting as chance to 'reduce tensions'The United States welcomed the meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a chance to lower their simmering tensions.
Japan to offer $100 million aid to Ebola-hit AfricaJapan will provide up to $100 million in fresh aid to Ebola-hit West Africa, after the United States called for further global efforts to combat the deadly virus.
07 November 2014
Hello Kitty celebrates 40th birthdayHello Kitty, Japan's global icon of cute, marked her 40th anniversary with a human-size version of the feline character regaling fans.
01 November 2014
Denis Ten takes 4th place at Skate AmericaKazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten landed on the fourth place of the Skate America Grand Prix first stage in Chicago after falling on his opening quadruple jump.
29 October 2014
Kazakhstan and Japan develop tiesA direct flight between Kazakhstan and Japan may be launched to facilitate the development of bilateral ties.
28 October 2014
Toyota shares rise on record profit reportShares in Japanese auto giant Toyota advanced in Tokyo trade following a report it is set to book a record operating profit in the six-month period to September.