Japan

Japan: Was brutal murder of boy, 13, inspired by ISIL?

Three teenage boys have been arrested in Japan after the brutal murder of a thirteen-year-old. Ryota Uemura’s naked body was found slashed and beaten

28/02/2015

World

Handwriting and the digital age, time for change in schools?

Is the writing on the wall for cursive script? The advent of digital technology has raised searching questions in the academic world about the

27/02/2015

No Comment

Prince William welcomed by crowds in Tokyo

27/02/2015

Sport

Schlesinger takes gold in Dusseldorf

Britain’s Alice Schlesinger held her nerve to beat Munkhzaya Tsedevsuren in the final of the under 63 kilo category at the Judo Grand Prix in

21/02/2015

India

India: Japanese student says she was raped by 'tour guide'

A Japanese student says she was raped by a man claiming to be a tour guide in India, prompting the latest police probe into sexual assaults in the

09/02/2015

No Comment

Star Wars sculptures capture audience at Hokkaido snow festival

06/02/2015

No Comment

Early Valentine's Day treats at Japanese aquarium

05/02/2015

No Comment

Japanese troops work to relieve town cut off by record snowfall

05/02/2015

Japan

Japan launches anti-terrorism task force

Japan has launched a new anti-terrorism task force and beefed up airport security amid heightened concerns following the beheading of a Japanese

03/02/2015

No Comment

ISIL hostage Kenji Goto mourned in Japan

02/02/2015

Japan

Kenji Goto's mother's grief after the news of her son's murder

The mother of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto tearfully pledged that she would continue her son’s efforts towards making “the world a place without

01/02/2015

Japan

ISIL posts video of the beheading of second Japanese hostage Kenji Goto

01/02/2015

Japan

ISIL posts video of the beheading of second Japanese hostage Kenji Goto

31/01/2015

Sport

Slovenia take top spot in Willingen

Peter Prevc produced a stunning performance to lead Slovenia to victory in the latest round of the Ski Jumping World Cup in Willingen on Saturday

31/01/2015

Jordan

Not a done deal as Jordan demands proof that ISIL held pilot is alive

Jordan says it is still holding an Iraqi would-be suicide bomber after a deadline set by ISIL for her release passed. A Japanese journalist held by

30/01/2015

World News

Amman wants proof Jordanian pilot alive as ISIL prisoner swap deadline approaches

Amman says it needs guarantees the Jordanian pilot threatened by ISIL militants is alive before any prisoner swap can go ahead. An audio message

29/01/2015

Explore

Art, nature and tradition in perfect balance in the Seto Inland Sea

Around 3,000 islands dot the Seto Inland Sea , also dubbed the ‘Mediterranean of Japan’. It’s a region rich in art, natural beauty, tradition and

29/01/2015

Explore

Traveller's diary: Seto Inland Sea

29/01/2015

Turkey

ISIL sets new deadline over fate of two hostages

An unverified voice recording purporting to be from a hostage being held by Islamist extremists has been posted on social media. It is believed

29/01/2015

Jordan

Fate of ISIL hostages unclear after Jordan offer to swap prisoners

The fate of two hostages held by ISIL, a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian air force pilot, remains uncertain 24 hours after threats to kill them

28/01/2015