Japan

The new bill recognises a child's right to grow up in a family setting.

Japan Meteorological Agency issues warnings of further rain and thunderstorm on 22 June.

The handover of 15.6 square miles of jungle would be the largest return of land since 1972.

China officials criticise 'provocative' US over 'rebalancing' in region.

The dead bear was suspected of mauling a 74-year-old woman near Kazuno in the mountainous Akita prefecture

Tsuwa Suzuki, 74, is the fourth person to be mauled to death by a bear this year.

Despite the forgiveness, the child's parents face possible legal action for psychological abuse.

The NSA whistleblower indicated that one of Japan's secrecy laws was designed by US to promote spying in Japan.

Sources say Aimee Mejia admits drinking at friend's house in Okinawa despite US alcohol crackdown.

Thousands of demonstrators, many of them elderly, demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Obama has become the first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima 71 years after the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on the city by US military.

US President Barack Obama is set to become first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima on 27 May.

A bilateral meeting with Obama and Cameron, ahead of Friday's G-7 meeting will further strengthen the ties between Japan and the two western countries.

Obama will become the first US president to visit Hiroshima after the 1945 bombing that killed 140,000 people.

Teenager launched DDoS attack against school board.

Abe says Japanese businesses see UK as a 'gateway' to Europe and investors could be turned off.

Military now after the truth but isn't aiming to diminish anyone's contribution in devastating battle.

The guide was attacked as 'patronising' to Chinese visitors.

An unpublished report shows Pacific bluefin tunas face a severe threat of extinction.

The aircraft is considered part of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plans to strengthen military.

Chacha, a male chimpanzee, was declared missing from the Yagiyama Zoological Park early on 14 April.

Architect Kazuyo Sejima designing train with semi-transparent materials that blend into scenery.

Almost every comment on the video casts doubt on the authenticity of the clip.

The new system hopes to garner more tourists with convenient payment options.

Both countries hope visit to Hiroshima war memorial museum will be 'forward looking' says official.

US secretary of state flew to Japan after a surprise stop in Afghanistan.

Those claiming responsibility say they wanted to portray Thai royals 'just like any other family.'

Dozens of arrests in Montenegro and Russia of members highlight how Japanese cult has resurfaced in Europe.

Vessel was transporting diesel to fuel Chinese fishing fleet in disputed waters, say officials

Taiwanese firm vows to turn things around for struggling LCD manufacturer.