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Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor wants Barack Obama to tour city during Japan visit in May
If Barack Obama visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he will become the first sitting US president to do so.
Around 81% of South Asian population at risk of natural hazards but ill-equipped to cope says study
The research covered 198 countries and assessed the risks posed to them by 11 different natural calamities.
Japanese diet plan associated with longer life expectancy: What are the guidelines?
The Japanese diet, as described in governmental guidelines, reduces mortality in the long term.
Miitomo: Nintendo's social app tops iOS charts and hits 1 million users in just 3 days
The worldwide release for the app is scheduled to take place in late March.
Japan: Artist guilty of creating computer-generated VR child pornography of an actual girl
Akashi Takahashi found guilty of creating realistic VR child pornography based on a girl in a 1980s book.
Capcom releasing Resident Evil musical in Japan later in the year
Capcom is bringing zombies and music together in a unique musical adaptation of its popular survival horror series.
Video of Japanese Nusra Front hostage Jumpei Yasuda surfaces
Yasuda is reportedly being held by an al Qaeda affiliate in Syria.
Japan 2011 earthquake and tsunami: Anti-nuclear protesters march on fifth anniversary
The country mourned the thousands who lost their lives in a massive earthquake and tsunami five years ago.
Fukushima disaster: Robots sent in to fix nuclear reactors have 'died' say owners Tepco
Radioactive leaks at Fukushima following earthquake and tsunami in 2011 still lethal 5 years on.
Japan 2011 earthquake and tsunami: Memories rediscovered in poignant search for personal effects among debris
More than 250,000 photographs were found after the tragedy and were displayed at collection centres for owners to recover.
Andy Murray defeats Japan's Kei Nishikori to secure Great Britain's progress in the Davis Cup
The 28-year-old Scot maintained his unblemished record this week with a thrilling victory.
Dan Evans v Taro Daniel, Davis Cup 2016: Where to watch live, preview and betting odds
The 25-year-old Brit may be needed to seal victory at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham.
Andy Murray v Kei Nishikori, Davis Cup 2016: Where to watch live, preview and betting odds
The two best players on show go head-to-head at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham.
Murray brothers beat Japanese pair in straight sets to give Britain lead in Davis Cup tie
Scottish duo combined to defeat the Japanese pair of Nishioka and Uchiyama in Birmingham.
Great Britain v Japan, Davis Cup 2016 doubles: Where to watch live, preview and betting odds
The tie is delicately poised following the first round at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham.
Kei Nishikori defeats Dan Evans to level Davis Cup tie between Great Britain and Japan
The world No6 too strong for the Birmingham player to leave the tie at 1-1 after day one.
Davis Cup 2016: Andy Murray begins Great Britain's title defence with win over Taro Daniel
The 28-year-old Scot made light work of his little-known opponent at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham.
Pokemon Go beta 'field test' coming to Japan in March and other countries soon
Niantic and The Pokémon Company open up sign-ups for Japanese testing period.
Andy Murray: Fatherhood is scary but takes precedence over tennis
Andy Murray remains committed to playing a full part in Great Britain's Davis Cup defence starting on 4 March.
Japan: Dog retirement homes care for elderly canines
Japanese owners spend upward of £500 a month on care homes for their dogs.
Sony PlayStation: TV console has been discontinued in Europe and US after Japan
The company did not provide an explanation as to why shipments were terminated.
Japan's population shrinks for first time since 1920
Latest census reveals Japan's entire population dropped by nearly one million in last five years.
Japan's critical energy and transport systems targeted by hackers for five years – could it be espionage?
A group of hackers has been attacking Japanese commercial interests since 2010 and is likely to continue doing so.
Japan, Australia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand most vulnerable to cyberattacks, says report
The five countries are the most heavily dependent on internet-based interactions.
Davis Cup 2016: Andy Murray returns to lead Great Britain in World Group opener against Japan
Leon Smith's reigning champions begin their title defence at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena between 4-6 March.
Thousands surround Japan's parliament in protest against US military base in Okinawa
Over 28,000 people circled the parliament house in Tokyo, holding hands and shouting: 'Don't build the base'
Toyota recalls 2.9 million vehicles globally over seatbelt fault
The seatbelts could be damaged by part of the metal seat frame in the event of a crash.
Japanese lawmaker Kazuya Maruyama apologises after calling President Obama a descendant of slaves
Maruyama, a member of Prime Minsiter Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party, apologised on 17 February.
Watch this incredibly complex wooden clock write out the time every minute
400-piece homemade clock is completely mechanical and writes the time in pen every minute.
The Pokemon Company selling new 20th anniversary merchandise based on original sprites
Get your OG Pokemon T-shirts, keyrings and bags... so long as you live in Japan.