Japan

PM Shinzo Abe has said he wants to discuss the issue candidly with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Divya Kishore Dec 05, 2016

The park said that the fish were dead before being frozen and apologised.

Staff Reporter Nov 28, 2016

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry could spend up to £138.5m on the project.

Sarmistha Acharya Nov 27, 2016

World leaders left on the back foot after Donald Trump pledges to quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Roger Baird Nov 22, 2016

No immediate reports of damage to Onagawa nuclear plant although two aftershocks reported.

Fiona Keating Nov 21, 2016

The defence ministry decided to sign an intelligence-sharing deal with Japan in the wake of North Korea threats.

Ananya Roy Nov 14, 2016

The Japanese coast guard said this was the second such incident in a week.

Ananya Roy Nov 12, 2016

Akira Nishiyama, 56, is accused of a licking a young woman's foot in an attack similar to five others since 2012.

Staff Reporter Nov 09, 2016

The costumes were described as 'inappropriate and deeply offensive' by human rights campaigners.

Tom Porter Nov 01, 2016

The veteran war reporter is notorious for his friendly relationship with Islamist groups.

Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 01, 2016

The woman was seriously injured after gas ignited surgical laser device.

Staff Reporter Oct 31, 2016

The claims come after the Japanese car maker announced boosting its UK investment at its Sunderland plant.

Brendan Cole Oct 28, 2016

Pakistan take on Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy on 25 October. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

Arjun Devgan Oct 25, 2016

She said she was told she should be raising children instead but that did not stop her.

Tareq Haddad Oct 22, 2016

Rivals China and Japan face-off on 22 October. Find out where to watch live.

Arjun Devgan Oct 22, 2016

India open their campaign against Japan on 20 October. Find out where to watch live.

Arjun Devgan Oct 20, 2016

The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy starts on 20 October at Malaysia.

Arjun Devgan Oct 19, 2016

The tentative sanctions against North Korea would cover financial, shipping, trade and immigration sectors.

Ananya Roy Oct 12, 2016

United States and Japan face each other in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup clash on 9 October.

Naveen Ullal Oct 09, 2016

However, there were no injuries or damages, reports said.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 08, 2016

Cars could be seen drifting among the floodwaters, while emergency services made various rescue missions.

Alex Wheeler Oct 07, 2016

Defending champions India will host the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.

Naveen Ullal Oct 06, 2016

The storm, stronger than Hurricance Matthew, is headed towards Japan, where is it likely to cause similar destruction.

Priyanka Mogul Oct 05, 2016

Two elderly men who died in September were found to have been poisoned with disinfectant chemical.

Tom Porter Oct 03, 2016

One could hit Tokyo and the Nankai Trough Quake would cause a devastating tsunami in north and central Japan.

James Tennent Sep 29, 2016

Advert criticised as 'sexist' intended to advertise city's commitment to sustainable eel farming, says authority.

Tom Porter Sep 27, 2016

The pilot was rescued from the crash site 150km from the coast of Kunigami village.

Callum Paton Sep 22, 2016

Survey finds 42% of young single men and 44% of women have never had sex.

Tom Porter Sep 19, 2016

Renho is first woman to be elected as leader of the centre-left Democrat party.

Tom Porter Sep 15, 2016

Beijing's sabre-rattling in the west Pacific has brought conflict in Asia closer than for decades.

Daniele Palumbo Sep 14, 2016