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Japan: Company Launches 'Solo Weddings' for Single Women
The wedding packages include a photoshoot,bridal make-up and a wedding night room.
Typhoon Vongfong Hits Japan Leaving Dozens Injured
Super-typhoon Vongfong hit Japanese islands of Okinawa and Kyushu with 100mph winds, injuring to least 35 people.
Jules Bianchi: Fears Grow as Loved Ones of F1 Ace Urgently Called to his Hospital Bedside in Japan
Marussia driver remains in "critical but stable" condition after Japan Grand Prix horror crash
McDonald's Japan to Post First Loss in 11 Years After Food Security Scare
Company forecast net loss of 17bn yen and operating loss of 9.4bn yuan for year ending on 31 December.
Myanmar Invites Foreign Banks, Faces 'Bumpy Road' of Regulations, States Moody's
Expansion of Myanmar's banking system by allowing foreign banks access will face many supervisory and managerial challenges.
Japanese Investors' Purchases of Foreign Stock Hits Near Six-Year High
Bets that the US dollar will strengthen against the yen triggers Japanese purchases of foreign equities.
Japan's Paantu Festival: Supernatural Beings Spread Sacred Mud and Good Luck
The annual Paantu festival in Japan, uses supernatural beings to cleanse the island
Japan Volcano Eruption: Mount Ontake Climbers Were Hit by Rocks the Size Of Cars
Recent reports say that climbers of Mount Ontake were hit by rocks the size of cars.
Japan: Dismembered Body of Six-Year-Old Girl Mirei Ikuta Found in Plastic Bags in Kobe
DNA tests have confirmed body parts of Mirei Ikuta were found in near her home in Kobe, Honshu
Starbucks to Fully Own High-Margin Japan Unit for $914m
Starbucks will buy 60.5% stake of Starbucks Japan from its partner Sazaby League and public shareholders.
Space Elevator Planned by Japanese Engineers for 2050
Recent advances in carbon nanotechnology have made the idea of a space elevator possible
Japan: Sumo Wrestlers Force Babies to Cry in Centuries-Old Ritual for Good Health
Over a hundred babies were bounced around in a makeshift sumo ring at Tokyo's Irugi Shrine.
China: World War III Will Erupt over Sea Disputes, Says Beijing Military Scholar
China's Global Times' opinion piece urges Beijing to reinforce its navy.
Yen Slumps to Six-Year Low on Weak Producer Prices and Machinery Orders Data
Japan's corporate goods price index fell in August and machinery orders growth slowed in July.
Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi in Neo-Nazi Photo Controversy
Internal affairs minister and senior lawmaker deny links to Holocaust-denier Kazunari Yamada.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to Be Cautious on Hiking Sales Tax
Japan's Economy Minister Akira Amari says PM will weigh impact on 'Abenomics'.
Japan Could Ask Utilities to Scrap Ageing Nuclear Reactors
Tokyo wants to regain public support to restart newer nuclear power plants.
Hayabusa 2: Japan's New Asteroid Mining Plans Could Hold Answer to Life on Earth
Japan is launching a new space probe to mine the asteroid 1999 JU3
Japan: Dengue Fever Outbreak Spread by Mosquitos in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park
Japan's health ministry says 34 people have been infected by the mosquito-borne virus.
The Hello Kitty Phenomenon
The Hello Kitty merchandising goliath hit headlines this week when it was revealed she isn't a cat
Japan: Hello Kitty is a British girl, not a Cat, says Brand Owner Sanrio
The company behind Japan's most famous exports, Hello Kitty, says the creature is a little girl.
Japan's Toto Opens New Plant in India as Narendra Modi Plans Toilets for All Homes
Sanitary-ware maker Toto opened a plant in Gujarat, spending $58m.
Japanese Porn Actresses to Take Part in Day-Long Breast-Squeeze Event for Charity
'Boob Aid' aims to raise funds for Aids awareness programme of charity.
China's Economic Growth to Lag and Japan Will Rebound – Moody's
Thailand's political uncertainty to hit growth while India's Narendra Modi seen strong to implement reforms.
Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult 'Bonded' After Jennifer Lawrence Split: Relationship Was 'Healing'
Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence had recently split following their difficult schedules.
China Slaps 12 Japanese Auto-Parts Makers with Record $200m Fine for Price Fixing
Sumitomo Electric received biggest individual fine of 290.4m yuan, equivalent to 6% of its annual China revenues.
Omote's CGI Electronic Makeup Maps Stunning 3D Projections onto the Human Face
A Japanese creative director has developed new technology that maps 3D projections onto the face
Hello Kitty Blasts Into Space and Is Standing By For Your Messages
Japan has sent Hello Kitty into space for her 40th Anniversary
HTC Butterfly 2 (aka J Butterfly HTL23) Officially Announced: Debuts Snapdragon 801, 13MP Dual Camera and More
HTC Butterfly 2 announced for September release in Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong and South East Asian markets.
Moody's Raises Asia Steel Outlook But Warns of Cutback if China Manufacturing Declines
Rating agency expects Chinese steel demand growth to slow down due to slackness in economy.