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Controversial moustache of US ambassador to South Korea finally gets the razor blade
The ambassador shaved off his moustache, which has offended South Koreans because it reminds them of brutal Japanese colonial rulers.
Roundworm discovered in woman's throat after 5 days of tonsillitis symptoms
The Japanese woman was complaining of throat irritation for a almost a week.
Japan theme parks ban screaming on roller coasters.
Screaming is discouraged to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19: Tokyo airport uses automated mobility solutions to aid social distancing
With labour shortages brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many have switched over to advanced machinery instead.
Coronavirus panic: Passengers refuse to fly with Wuhan residents
Passengers flying to Shanghai refused to board a flight when they realised passengers from Wuhan were flying with them.
'Street Fighter V: Champion Edition' is not coming to Nintendo Switch, confirms game producer
EB Games Canada issues an apology on Twitter after it mistakenly announced "Street Fighter V: Champion Edition" for the Nintendo Switch.
Chinese man executed by hanging in Japan for multiple murder and robbery
Japan hanged the first foreigner in 10 years for the murder of a clothing dealer and his family during a robbery attempt.
Japanese man to plead guilty for killing 19 people with disabilities in care home
A man who killed 19 disabled people "for the sake of society" in 2016, set to plead guilty of all counts of murder in an upcoming trial.
Canadian Rugby players help typhoon cleanup after Hagibis ravishes parts of Japan.
Team Canada's final Pool Stage match against Namibia was cancelled due to typhoon Hagibis.
Forever 21 joins the list of US retailers filing for bankruptcy
Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy and will be restructuring by closing down stores in Asia and Europe.
US stock market to jump 10,000 points if Fed kept rates on hold, says Trump
President Donald Trump has slammed the U.S central bank for raising interest rates thereby hurting the country's stock markets and economic growth.
Video shows Japanese volcano in Kuchinoerabu-jima erupting, spewing smoke and rock
A volcano in Kuchinoerabu Island in the Kagoshima Prefecture of Japan has erupted.
Coca Cola to launch alcoholic drink for first time in its 130 year history
The company is developing its own variation of the wildly popular Japanese alcopop, Chu-Hi.
Japan has no right to claim the issue of 'comfort women' is settled, says South Korean president
"The issue of a crime against humanity committed in time of war cannot be closed with just a word," said Moon Jae-in.
Japan approves baffling new toilet symbols in attempt to save tourists' blushes
Japan's Sanitary Equipment Industry Association has finally ended years of confusion over the the nation's electric toilets.
Ancient tomb of powerful Japanese chieftain discovered with hoard of weapons
The skeletal remains are those of a 170cm tall adult male, possibly a "powerful leader" who was directly connected with the Yamato imperial court.
Middle-aged Korean tourists caught smuggling gold bars inside their rectums
Japanese officials say seven middle-aged women stashed gold bars in their abdomen and were attempting to avoid paying import tax.
Danish scientists are backing jellyfish, not potatoes, as the future main ingredient of crisps
Jellyfish is a regular meal in Asian countries and the Danish team behind the crisps research believe it could make it more mainstream for Western culture.
Fukushima operator to pay £100,000 to family of 102-year-old who killed himself when told to flee
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) ordered to pay £100,000 to family of 102-year-old Fumio Okubo who killed himself when told to flee Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
Japan believes Brexit is an 'act of self-harm' says former British ambassador
According to a former British ambassador to Tokyo, Japan views the United Kingdom leaving the European Union as an act of medium and long-term political and economical "self-harm".
Will this ancient Japanese undersea volcano be reborn? Massive lava dome found lurking underneath
Japan's KiKai Caldera was formed 7,300 years ago after a supereruption created a giant depression in the land.
Self-driving shoes are now a thing thanks to Japan
Japanese hotel uses self-parking technology by Nissan to keep shoes, tables and seating cushions in order.
Japan military helicopter crashes in residential area, 2 crew members feared killed
The aircraft, operated by the Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF), was on a maintenance mission when it crashed.
Russia to station warplanes on disputed island near Japan
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says air force could use civilian airport on Kurile Islands, claimed by both Russia and Japan.
11 killed in fire at Japan welfare home
The fire broke out in the three-storey building in the city of Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaido.
Photos and video: Avalanche at ski resort in Japan after volcano erupted
One man was killed and at least 11 people were injured when an avalanche, possibly triggered by the eruption of a nearby volcano, engulfed skiers.
Is bitcoin doomed? Price may soon crash to $1,000, Wall Street veteran warns
Despite a rapid rise in value over the past year, the price of bitcoin could fall to $1,000 per coin in the next 12 months, a major Wall Street investment chief has warned.
Tokyo holds mass evacuation drills in preparation for North Korean missile attack
Around 300 people took part in the evacuations as part of plans to help the city prepare in the event of an attack.
US military flies helicopters over Okinawa school, evacuation drills start and chaos ensues
Japanese authorities and students' parents are outraged by the flyover as the US forces pushed to damage-control mode.
North Korea smugglers' shopping list included shampoo, ketchup and whisky
Police in Japan have arrested and charged two Chinese men who smuggled banned goods into North Korea.