Japan

North Korea launches ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan

Aug 03, 2016 02:39

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, which reportedly landed in or near Japanese-controlled waters for the first time.
Japan to fund Iran’s purchase of MRJs

Aug 01, 2016 00:40

Iran says Japan has agreed to fund a plan to purchase passenger planes from its industrial giant Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Iran spurs Japan on $10 billion investment plan

Jul 30, 2016 09:25

A senior Iranian official has called on Japan to move faster on rolling out a credit package worth $10 billion for investment in Iran.
At least 19 killed in knife attack on disabled home outside Tokyo

Jul 28, 2016 03:48

At least 19 people have been killed and 26 more injured in a knife attack at a home for the disabled in Japan.
Japan detains another US serviceman in Okinawa

Jul 25, 2016 09:14

Japan has arrested yet another American military personnel on charges of drunk driving in the Okinawa Prefecture.
Nuclear plant in Japan checked for damage after quake

Jul 17, 2016 04:10

Japanese authorities have conducted checks at a non-operational power plant in eastern Japan following a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in the region.
Official plays down Japan jet sales to Iran

Jul 16, 2016 11:59

An Iranian civil aviation official has played down reports on negotiations with Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft for purchase of regional passenger jets.
Japan's ruling coalition win threatens regional stability: Xinhua

Jul 11, 2016 03:02

China's official Xinhua news agency says a victory for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition in parliament’s upper house elections poses a danger to regional stability.
Japan's ruling coalition wins upper house polls: Report

Jul 10, 2016 12:32

Japan’s ruling coalition is reportedly set to win a landslide victory in general elections, boosting its majority in the upper house of parliament.
Japanese vote in elections for upper house of parliament

Jul 10, 2016 04:34

People in Japan are heading to the polling stations to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections, with the ruling coalition expected to secure a comfortable victory.