Japan Japan moves its PAC-3 missile to the west of the country Japan has begun moving its defence system to the west of the country after North Korea announced plans to launch ballistic missiles near the US Pacific territory of Guam. 12/08/2017
Japan Tropical storm Noru batters Honshu bringing torrential rain The Japanese island of Honshu has been hitt by floods as Tropical Storm Noru heads up the coast 08/08/2017
No Comment Square watermelons in Japan Square watermelons are being sold for as much as 150 USD in Japan to be used as ornaments 07/08/2017
No Comment Typhoon in Japan A strong typhoon made landfall on Wakayama Peninsula, western Japan on Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds 07/08/2017
No Comment Lantern festival in Japan Massive lanterns featuring mythical gods and fabled creatures paraded through cities in the north of Japan 06/08/2017
No Comment Japan remembers victims of Hiroshima Japan has marked the anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing in Hiroshima, 72 years on 06/08/2017
Japan Japan marks 72nd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe led the tributes to victims at a sombre ceremony 06/08/2017
Japan Tokyo firefighters tackle a blaze at world's largest fishmarket. Firefighters struggle to contain a blaze at Tsukiji fishmarket, the world's largest and one of Tokyo's most popular tourist sites 03/08/2017
Global Japan The Shinkansen: a dream train! Launched in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Shinkansen linked Tokyo to Osaka running at a speed of 210 kilometres per hour. 27/07/2017
Japan Fukushima robot finds lava-like 'melted fuel deposits' Six years on from a massive nuclear disaster, accumulations of lava-like layers were found inside Fukushima nuclear plant. 23/07/2017
Japan Robots help in the search for more damage at Fukushima Six years after the Fukushima nuclear accident, operators of the affected Daiichi Power Plant are using robot technology to check for new damage. 20/07/2017
No Comment Floats parade through Kyoto for Gion Festival Spectators enjoy a parade of colourful floats at the annual Gion Festival in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto. 17/07/2017
Japan Bitcoin kingpin on trial in Japan The head of what was once the world's biggest bitcoin exchange stands trial in Tokyo on charges of embezzlement and data manipulation. He denies any wrongdoing. 11/07/2017
Japan Deadly floods in Japan Rescue crews are racing against time to find more than 20 people who are still missing after torrential rain caused flooding and landslides in south-western Japan. 09/07/2017
Japan Heavy rain in Japan forces thousands from their homes record rain in south west Japan forces 400,000 from their homes 06/07/2017
Japan Trio on trial over Fukushima nuclear disaster The trial has begun in Japan of three Tepco executives accused of negligence in Fukushima nuclear disaster 30/06/2017
Japan How to protect yourself from a North Korean missile strike Japan broadcasts animated public service announcement amid North Korean missile threats 27/06/2017
No Comment Japan's security forces prepare for Olympic games In preparation for the 2020 Olympic games Japan's security forces have been test-driving anti-terrorist protocols 22/06/2017