Japan

Japanese zoo attacked for being disrespectful to royal family after naming monkey after Princess Charlotte.

Authorities in the Japanese capital of Tokyo have cordoned off a playground where high levels of radiation were detected this week.

Drone lands on the roof of Japanese PM's office tests positive for small amounts of radiation.

Diplomatic tension between Japan and South Korea sees poor sales and rebranding of Samsung Galaxy S6 handsets.

Sony announces Xperia Z4 smartphone, but quiet Japan-only launch a sign company is to bow out of mobile market.

Artist dresses up as giant mutant grasshopper Kamen Rider 1 to help Kitakyushu police catch drunk drivers.

Japan had $1.224tn of US debt at end of February, while China's debt holding was $1.223tn.

A Japanese artist arrived for her first court case on charges of obscenity after making objects modelled on her vagina.

Japan's Toyota is set to rent out its i-ROAD electric three-wheelers starting from 10 April.

Carter, on his first Asia tour since taking over, arrives in Seoul after visiting Japan.

Mixed-race Miss Universe Japan sets off internet firestorm.

Mizuho Securities economist Yasunori Ueno estimates households are probably hoarding some 36tn yen ($300bn) of cash.

Japanese Finance Minister provided cautious outlook about cooperation between China-led AIIB and ADB that is dominated by Japan and US.

Speculation is rising that Robert Mugabe's daughter is being prepared for high office.

Finance minister Taro Aso said Japan would consider AIIB membership from diplomatic and economic viewpoints.

The population of the small village of Nagoro in south-western Japan has been propped up by an army of scarecrows.

The Indian economy is expected to more than double in size by 2019, compared to 2009, says the IMF managing director.

Funerals held for robot dogs 'Aibos' after Sony shuts down their maintenance due to a lack of spare parts.

The shoe brand experimented with drones delivering shoes to customers at a pop-up shop.

The human population of Aoshima has dwindled but felines are thriving.

Suspected killer watched gruesome Islamic State videos on line.

The combined entity will be the world's fifth largest logistics company.

Goldman Sachs sees 'revolutionary' shift as far as investor returns in Japan are concerned.

Nintendo's latest financial report breaks down Amiibo sales.

Japanese GDP advanced 0.6% in December quarter after registering 0.6% and 1.9% contraction rates in Q3 and Q2.

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Underwater gas field Lingshui 17-2 estimated to contain 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas reserves.

Investment in 'robot revolution' sees Japan's largest bank employ droids to handle customer requests and read their emotions.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pushes for legislative changes allowing Japanese troops to launch overseas missions.

Speculation over prisoner exchange deal with Isis militants strengthens as Sajida al-Rishawi is reportedly being transferred from prison.