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iBook of Mormon: 32,000 Missionaries to Use iPads to Spread the Gospel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will equip 32,000 missionaries with iPad minis by 2015.
Japan Approves Hawkish Security Policy as China Scorns Abe's 'Militarism'
Amid public protests and Chinese criticism, Japan makes major shift in post-war defence policy.
Japanese iPad App Replaces Receptionists With Virtual Girls
Can't afford a receptionist to welcome people to your company? No problem. There's a Japanese app for that.
Japan: Life-Sized Thomas The Tank Engine Steam Train to Run This Summer
Shizuoka Prefecture's Oigawa Railway has dressed up one of its steam trains as Thomas the Tank Engine.
Fifa World Cup 2014: Greece 2-1 Ivory Coast, Italy 0-1 Uruguay, Costa Rica 0-0 England, Japan 1-4 Colombia As it Happened
LIVE coverage of the final World Cup games in Group C and Group D.
Human or Machine? Life-Like Android Robots from Japan Show Glimpses of the Future
A new exhibition in Tokyo called "Android: What is Human?" is showcasing the world's most advanced android robots.
Japan to Cut Corporate Tax Rate as Part of Abe's 'Third Arrow' of Reforms
Japan has one of highest tax rates among industrialised nations at about 36%.
Fifa World Cup 2014, Japan vs. Colombia: Where to Watch Live, Predictions, Preview and Betting Odds
Japan face Colombia in their final group stage fixture of the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.
Fifa World Cup 2014: Colombia 2-1 Ivory Coast - Uruguay 2-1 England - Japan 0-0 Greece As It Happened
Live coverage of day eight at the World Cup including England's second group match against Uruguay
Fifa World Cup 2014, Japan v Greece: Where to Watch Live, Preview and Team News
Japan will take Greece in Group C clash of 2014 World Cup. Find out how to follow the game live
Hentai Anime Escapes First-Ever Child Pornography Ban in Japan
Possessing child pornography in Japan has been legal, until now.
FIFA World Cup 2014: Colombia 3-0 Greece - Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica - England 1-2 Italy - Ivory Coast 2-1 Japan As It Happened
Live coverage of day three of the World Cup including England's opening match against Italy
Fifa World Cup 2014, Ivory Coast v Japan: Where to Watch Live, Preview and Team News
Ivory Coast take on Japan in the second Group C fixture on Saturday. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.
Japan and China Trade Blame over Fighter Jets' Close Encounter
Tokyo summons Chinese ambassador to Japan over incident above East China Sea islands.
World Cup 2014: Five Nations Worth Adopting as Your Second Team
England expects... to falter, so who could be your substitute World Cup team?
FX Views: Charts Show EUR/USD, GBP/USD Higher, USD/CHF Lower and USD/JPY Sideways; Dollar Down as Risk Higher
Monday started with risky assets trading higher in Asia, pushing dollar lower across the board.
Pepper the Personal Robot Unveiled in Japan
The personal robot called Pepper falls into the category of 'humanoids', and is custom made for helping around at home.
Japan World Cup 2014 Profile: United's Shinji Kagawa Out to Prove Doubters Wrong
The Samurai Blue will look to Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa to provide inspiration
Japanese Insurer Dai-ichi Agrees to Acquire US-Based Protective Life For Record $5.7bn
Japanese insurers are facing hurdles including an ageing population in the domestic market.
Former Employee Files Criminal Complaint Against Billionaire Kazuo Okada in Japan
Okada is being investigated by US and Philippine authorities over alleged bribery.
Japan Reaches Trade Sanctions Agreement with North Korea Pending Kidnapping Investigation
Japan has made some concessions but stopped short of removing trade sanctions
Japanese Oil Tanker Captain Masaichi Ando Missing after Explosion
998-ton tanker Shoko Maru burst into flames near Himeji off Japan's southwest coast.
Rika Okada: Woman Arrested in Shangai for Using Passport of Dead 'Doll Box' Woman
Woman expected to be extradited back to Japan to face questioning over using passport of Rita Okada.
Burberry Profits Up 8% as Christopher Bailey Takes the Helm
Adjusted pre-tax profit for year ended on 31 March rose 8% to £461m.
Japan Plans New Military Outposts near Disputed Islands
Islands, close to land mass known as Senkaku in Japan and as Diaoyus in China, to get ground forces.
Cryptocurrency Round-Up: Vertcoin Whale; Japan Bitcoin Crime Crackdown & BitPay $30M Funding
As vertcoin make waves in the cryptocurrency markets, Japan cracks down on bitcoin crime while BitPay raises $30 million
Bitcoin to Be Treated As 'Value-Added Electronic Record' in Japan
Japan will crack down on illegal transactions - but will not regulate bitcoin.
US Drones in Japan to Start Monitoring Chinese and North Korea's Interests
US Air Force's Global Hawk drones set to begin routine surveillance flights from Japan's Misawa Air Base.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Japan to Lobby for Anti-Iran Stance
Netanyahu set to hold talks with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and other leaders on a range of topics.
Japanese Banker Commits Suicide after 'Losing £900,000 in Bad Investments'
Resona Bank worker committed suicide after losing 155 million yen