JAPAN

Expansion of Myanmar's banking system by allowing foreign banks access will face many supervisory and managerial challenges.

Bets that the US dollar will strengthen against the yen triggers Japanese purchases of foreign equities.

The annual Paantu festival in Japan, uses supernatural beings to cleanse the island

Recent reports say that climbers of Mount Ontake were hit by rocks the size of cars.

DNA tests have confirmed body parts of Mirei Ikuta were found in near her home in Kobe, Honshu

Starbucks will buy 60.5% stake of Starbucks Japan from its partner Sazaby League and public shareholders.

Recent advances in carbon nanotechnology have made the idea of a space elevator possible

Over a hundred babies were bounced around in a makeshift sumo ring at Tokyo's Irugi Shrine.

China's Global Times' opinion piece urges Beijing to reinforce its navy.

Japan's corporate goods price index fell in August and machinery orders growth slowed in July.

Internal affairs minister and senior lawmaker deny links to Holocaust-denier Kazunari Yamada.

Japan's Economy Minister Akira Amari says PM will weigh impact on 'Abenomics'.

Tokyo wants to regain public support to restart newer nuclear power plants.

Japan is launching a new space probe to mine the asteroid 1999 JU3

Japan's health ministry says 34 people have been infected by the mosquito-borne virus.

The Hello Kitty merchandising goliath hit headlines this week when it was revealed she isn't a cat

The company behind Japan's most famous exports, Hello Kitty, says the creature is a little girl.

Sanitary-ware maker Toto opened a plant in Gujarat, spending $58m.

'Boob Aid' aims to raise funds for Aids awareness programme of charity.

Thailand's political uncertainty to hit growth while India's Narendra Modi seen strong to implement reforms.

Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence had recently split following their difficult schedules.