Economy World Travel Market: Japan's tourism industry targets Europe Japan has launched its largest ever promotional campaign aimed at encouraging visitors from Europe. 10/11/2016
Japan Japan launches new weather satellite with manga cartoons Japan has launched a new weather satellite into orbit. 02/11/2016
No Comment Halloween celebrations in Tokyo Thousands of Halloween revelers took to the streets of Tokyo’s trendy Shibuya shopping district on Sunday (October 30). 31/10/2016
Japan Philippines President Duterte reassures Japan over China visit Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said his recent visit to China was about economics and not security, as he sought to reassure Japan on an official visit to the… 26/10/2016
Business Series Toyota: millions more airbag recalls Toyota is having to recall 5.8 million cars around the world over potentially faulty air bag inflators made by Japanese company Takata. 26/10/2016
Japan Strong but shallow earthquake rocks western Japan There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage following the 6.6 magnitude tremor. 21/10/2016
Business Series Nintendo unveils next-generation games console Nintendo has shown off its next-generation video gaming console - the Switch - to be launched worldwide in March 2017. 20/10/2016
Business Series Nissan rescues Mitsubishi after mileage fixing scandal Nissan takes a controlling stake in Mitsubishi to rebuild trust after a scandal over falsifying the fuel economy figures of some of its vehicles. 20/10/2016
Japan Direct flights resume between Madrid and Tokyo after 18-year hiatus The first direct flight between Spain and Japan in 18 years has successfully landed in Tokyo’s Narita airport. 19/10/2016
Sport Marquez wins third MotoGP world title as Ogier celebrates fourth straight rally crown Marc Marquez was all smiles on Sunday after winning the Japanese Grand Prix and in doing so became the youngest ever rider to win three world titles. 16/10/2016
Sport Rossi rides to record-equaling 64th pole position in Japan Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi will start Sunday’s Japanese MotoGP from pole position after clocking the fastest lap in qualifying. 15/10/2016
Business Series Saudi Arabia and SoftBank plan to become world's largest tech investors Saudi Arabia and Japan's SoftBank are to team up to launch a huge technology investment fund to back cutting edge innovations. 14/10/2016
Sport Pedrosa suffers broken collarbone in dramatic Japanese GP practice session Dani Pedrosa could miss the next three races of the World Championship after the Spaniard broke his collarbone in practice for the Japanese MotoGP on Friday. 14/10/2016
Sport Mercedes seal third straight constructors' title as Rosberg closes in on drivers' crown with Japanese GP victory Nico Rosberg took a huge leap towards his first world title by claiming his 9th win of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix. 09/10/2016
No Comment Japan: Sumo exhibition An exhibition event has been held in Tokyo to promote understanding of sumo wrestling ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. 06/10/2016
Sci-Tech Self-driving, self-parking cars As part of its shift from home electronics to cars, Japanese giant Panasonic has been testing its new experimental self-driving vehicle. 22/09/2016
Economy Bank of Japan changes stimulus policy, denies it's running out of options The Bank of Japan is changing tack as it tries to get the economy growing again with an increased emphasis on the amount of interest paid to investors who buy government bonds. 21/09/2016
Sport Tokyo begin 2020 Olympic preparations A day after the Rio Paralympics came to a close the Olympic focus has shifted over to Tokyo where preparations for the 2020 edition have already begun. 20/09/2016
No Comment Tokyo: Barcelona youth team comforts losing Japanese footballers A youth football team from Barcelona comforted their Japanese opponents after winning the U-12 Junior Soccer World Challenge 2016 in Tokyo on Wednesday (August 31), drawing attention from many on the… 31/08/2016
Japan Storms sweep Pacific bringing strong winds and rain Hawaii is bracing itself for the arrival of Hurricane Madeline which is sweeping across the Pacific towards the island chain. 31/08/2016
Japan Coral bleaching in Japan the worst in 20 years, say scientists Scientists say coral bleaching is getting worse in southwestern Japan. 26/08/2016
Economy Rolls Royce engine problems on Boeing 787s cause disruption for ANA Japan's ANA is grounding over 300 flights to fix corrosion problems with Rolls-Royce engines fitted to Boeing 787 Dreamliners. 25/08/2016
Sport The Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo The Olympic flag arrived at Haneda International airport in Tokyo on Wednesday. 24/08/2016
Japan Japan: Typhoon Mindulle leaves destruction in its wake Typhoon Mindulle has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but not before leaving a trail of destruction across Japan’s Hokkaido island. 23/08/2016
Japan Typhoon Mindulle brings mayhem to Tokyo Let’s hope it is not like this in Tokyo four years from now! 22/08/2016