Japan

Typhoon Lionrock kills 9 people at Japanese elderly home

Aug 31, 2016 04:15

Nine people have lost their lives at an elderly care home in northern Japan as a powerful typhoon ripped through the region, causing heavy flooding and damage.
Japan, China, S Korea begin meeting on disputes

Aug 23, 2016 11:49

Foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea have kicked off a meeting in the Japanese capital to discuss their commonalities and differences amid boiling territorial disputes and problems with North Korea.
Russia’s detention of Japanese on disputed islands irks Japan

Aug 22, 2016 09:27

Japan has lodged a diplomatic protest with Russia over the detention of a Japanese interpreter visiting one of the disputed islands claimed by both countries, demanding his swift return.
Japan to develop new missiles, deploy them near disputed territory: Report

Aug 14, 2016 04:11

Japan is to develop new land-to-sea missiles and deploy them on its remote southern islands, local media say, as tensions with China increase over disputed territories.
First robot bus unveiled in Japan

Aug 10, 2016 03:42

DeNA, one of the main producers of cell phone games, has showcased the first unmanned robot bus which is set to be launched into operation next month.
Pokeman GO game dolls march in Yokohama

Aug 10, 2016 03:39

Thousands of huge Pikachu dolls, which are the main character of the popular Pokeman GO cell phone game, have marched in the Japanese city of Yokohama.
Japan, China engage in war of words over disputed East China Sea

Aug 09, 2016 04:19

China and Japan have stepped up a war of words in their long-running row over the sovereignty of East China Sea islands after Tokyo summoned Beijing’s ambassador to protest China’s activities in the disputed waters.
Japan marks 71st anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

Aug 09, 2016 02:58

Japan has marked the 71st anniversary of the US military’s deadly atomic bombing of the western city of Hiroshima, which still bears the scars of the disaster.
Japan military on alert for possible N Korea missile launch

Aug 08, 2016 12:05

Japan's new Defense Minister Tomomi Inada has ordered the nation's military to be ready to destroy any missiles fired by North Korea, a local media report says.
Japan accuses China of intensifying tension in disputed waters

Aug 08, 2016 11:07

Japan has accused China of intruding into what Tokyo considers as its territorial waters in East China Sea, pledging to respond firmly but calmly to the alleged trespassing.