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Shinzo Abe's Pearl Harbor visit: Japan PM to send message that Tokyo will never repeat war atrocities
Prime Minister Abe will also meet US President Barack Obama following his visit to Pearl Harbor.
Ananya Roy Dec 26, 2016
Dollar, pound, euro or yen: Which currency should you invest in?
The US dollar could become the strongest major currency in 2017 as interest rates look set to rise.
Edmund Shing Dec 20, 2016
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aims to visit Russia in early 2017 to resolve territorial row
Russia and Japan have signed economic cooperation deals in areas including medical technology and energy.
Divya Kishore Dec 20, 2016
Japan's parliament passes bill legalising gambling at casinos
The move is in sync with President Shinzo Abe's goal to lure foreign tourists.
Ananya Roy Dec 15, 2016
Japan, China and South Korea trilateral summit postponed until 2017
Reports suggest that the meet is being rescheduled due to the political turmoil in South Korea.
Divya Kishore Dec 13, 2016
Radiation from 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan reaches the US
Disaster triggered tsunami which killed nearly 15,000 and sparked a nuclear disaster on 11 March 2011.
William Watkinson Dec 10, 2016
US has 'important' and 'enduring' interests in Asia-Pacific, defence secretary tells Japan
Ash Carter was in Japan to attend a meeting to mark the 75th anniversary of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
Ananya Roy Dec 07, 2016
Japanese PM in historic visit to Pearl Harbor 75 years after 'day of infamy'
Follows Obama's visit to Hiroshima, the site of the US nuclear bomb attack on Japan in 1945.
Graham Lanktree Dec 05, 2016
Japan optimistic about progress on peace treaty talks with Russia
PM Shinzo Abe has said he wants to discuss the issue candidly with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Divya Kishore Dec 05, 2016
Japanese skating rink draws social media condemnation after freezing fish into the ice
The park said that the fish were dead before being frozen and apologised.
Staff Reporter Nov 28, 2016
Japan plans for fastest supercomputer that could make 130 quadrillion calculations per second
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry could spend up to £138.5m on the project.
Sarmistha Acharya Nov 27, 2016
President-elect Trump vows to leave TPP trade deal, blowing a hole in globalisation consensus
World leaders left on the back foot after Donald Trump pledges to quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Roger Baird Nov 22, 2016
Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hits Japanese coast near Fukushima
No immediate reports of damage to Onagawa nuclear plant although two aftershocks reported.
Fiona Keating Nov 21, 2016
South Korean opposition threatens to impeach defence minister over military deal with Japan
The defence ministry decided to sign an intelligence-sharing deal with Japan in the wake of North Korea threats.
Ananya Roy Nov 14, 2016
Japan alleges Chinese intrusion into its territorial waters in East China Sea
The Japanese coast guard said this was the second such incident in a week.
Ananya Roy Nov 12, 2016
Japanese 'foot licker' arrested after string of bizarre sexual assaults on women's feet
Akira Nishiyama, 56, is accused of a licking a young woman's foot in an attack similar to five others since 2012.
Staff Reporter Nov 09, 2016
Sony Japan apologises after girl band wears Nazi-style uniforms in Halloween performance
The costumes were described as 'inappropriate and deeply offensive' by human rights campaigners.
Tom Porter Nov 01, 2016
Japanese journalist with links to Isis detained by Kurdish forces near Mosul
The veteran war reporter is notorious for his friendly relationship with Islamist groups.
Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 01, 2016
Patient's fart causes fire in Japanese operating theatre
The woman was seriously injured after gas ignited surgical laser device.
Staff Reporter Oct 31, 2016
Nissan boosted UK investment after it 'got 11th-hour pledge' it would not be hurt by Brexit
The claims come after the Japanese car maker announced boosting its UK investment at its Sunderland plant.
Brendan Cole Oct 28, 2016
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016, Pakistan vs Japan: Where to watch live, preview and live streaming info
Pakistan take on Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy on 25 October. Find out where to watch live in the UK.
Arjun Devgan Oct 25, 2016
First woman to scale Everest Junko Tabei dies aged 77
She said she was told she should be raising children instead but that did not stop her.
Tareq Haddad Oct 22, 2016
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016, China vs Japan: Where to watch live, preview, prediction, live streaming info
Rivals China and Japan face-off on 22 October. Find out where to watch live.
Arjun Devgan Oct 22, 2016
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016, India vs Japan: Where to watch live, preview, streaming info, team news
India open their campaign against Japan on 20 October. Find out where to watch live.
Arjun Devgan Oct 20, 2016
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016: Schedule, fixtures, where to watch live, dates and time
The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy starts on 20 October at Malaysia.
Arjun Devgan Oct 19, 2016
South Korea mulling unilateral sanctions against North in case UN delays action
The tentative sanctions against North Korea would cover financial, shipping, trade and immigration sectors.
Ananya Roy Oct 12, 2016
United States vs Japan, 2016 Kabaddi World Cup: How to watch live on TV, mobile and online in the UK and abroad
United States and Japan face each other in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup clash on 9 October.
Naveen Ullal Oct 09, 2016
Mount Aso: Japan's largest active volcano erupts spewing ash 7 miles into sky
However, there were no injuries or damages, reports said.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 08, 2016
Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea leaving hundreds homeless and seven dead
Cars could be seen drifting among the floodwaters, while emergency services made various rescue missions.
Alex Wheeler Oct 07, 2016
2016 Kabaddi World Cup schedule: Fixtures, How to watch live in UK and broad, live streaming information
Defending champions India will host the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.
Naveen Ullal Oct 06, 2016
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