Xi, Abe meet as big-power rivalries take APEC centre-stage
The leaders of China and Japan held an ice-breaking summit Monday after two years of dangerous animosity.
Local governor gives final OK to first Japan nuclear restart
A local governor gave the green light to restarting an atomic power station.
Japan to offer $100 million aid to Ebola-hit Africa
Japan 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.
Hello Kitty celebrates 40th birthday
Hello Kitty, Japan's global icon of cute, marked her 40th anniversary with a human-size version of the feline character regaling fans.
Denis Ten takes 4th place at Skate America
Kazakhstani 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.
Kazakhstan and Japan develop ties
A direct flight between Kazakhstan and Japan may be launched to facilitate the development of bilateral ties.
Toyota shares rise on record profit report
Shares 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.
Kazakhstani model on Tokyo Fashio Week catwalk
Kazakhstani model Bibisara Sharipova aslo known as Bibi has taken part in the Tokyo Fashion Week.
Japan PM Abe loses two female ministers over cash scandals
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suffered a double setback with the resignations of two female cabinet ministers over claims they misused political funds.
Hours of prep make perfect for Japan model
Plumes of hairspray create a suffocating fug over a group of fashion models waiting to be beautified in a room overlooking Tokyo's trendy Shibuya district.
Japan industry minister may resign over make-up scandal: report
Japan's industry minister could resign over claims she spent political donations on make-up.
Zarina Diyas ranked 34th in WTA
Kazakhstani tennis player Zarina Diyas has improved her standing in the WTA rating after the WTA Japan Open.
Fashion Week Tokyo opens with burst of butterflies, kisses
Fashion Week Tokyo was in full swing after it opened in a burst of colour and bold prints, with butterflies and kisses.
Tennis: Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas looses Japan Open final
Kazakhstan No. 1 Zarina Diyas has lost to defending champion Samantha Stosur from Australia in the finals of the Japan Women's Open Tennis.
Typhoon Vongfong slams into Japan
Powerful typhoon Vongfong barrelled into Japan's main islands, with at least one person missing and dozens injured while more than 500 flights were grounded.
Tennis: Kazakh Zarina Diyas in finals of Japan Open
Kazakhstani tennis professional Zarina Diyas has made into the finals of the Japan Women's Open Tennis.
Powerful typhoon churns towards Japan
Powerful Typhoon Vongfong churned towards Japan, injuring at least a dozen people as it pounded the southern Okinawan islands with ferocious winds and driving rain.
Visa free entrance may be extended till October 2015
Kazakhstani Tourism Association has suggested extending visa free entrance for 10 countries till October 2015.
Japan Nobel winner is salaryman who took on bosses
Japan celebrated three more Nobel prizes, including for a scientist remembered as the salaryman who stood up to a corporation -- and won.
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan national team after Asian Games
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated the Kazakhstani sportsmen on the successful performance at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.