Japan

Several charred bodies have been found inside the Sasago tunnel, according to local media reports.

Wii U from Nintendo is out now in the UK. Can it successfully follow the enormously successful Wii?

Kibo will be launched into the galaxy and chronicle its voyage on Twitter.

European traders remain cautious as US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations remain at a deadlock.

Japan's factory output gains for first time in four months while government announces fresh stimulus measures.

Asian markets gain as Japan's October industrial output increases, but concerns on 'fiscal cliff' remain as US lawmakers continue talks.

Sharp is in talks with Dell, Intel and Qualcomm, sources claim, as the struggling Japanese tech firm seeks funding in return for providing new display technologies.

Kuratas robot can be controlled with smartphone and fires shots at 6,000 rounds a minute.

Asian markets have traded lower in the morning as concerns over the US 'fiscal cliff' dampened investor sentiments.

Tsunami Early Warning Mitigation System will be tested by four simulated earthquakes and tsunamis.

North Korea may take advantage of Naro-1 launch to pursue its own programme.

Greenpeace fears environmental warning signs as pack ice in Northeast Passage shrink enough to allow voyage of 100,000-tonne vessel.

After 11 straight months of poor sales, Christmas 2012 will be a difficult period for the games industry, as declining console sales affect revenue.

Asian markets have ended mixed amid concerns of the Greek bailout and Yen's extended weakness against Dollar.

Traders in Asia positive on eurozone ministers approving Greece bailout and Yen's weak run against major global currencies.

China lands its home-made J-15 fighter jet on its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning.

Japanese car-makers look to boost their China business as anti-Japanese sentiments appear to ease.

Fashionistas go under the hammer to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief.

Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled Rafa Benitez 'lucky', with the new Chelsea manager coming in just in time to take the Blues to World Club Cup glory in Japan.

Choko Oohira teacjes students how to be real-life Manga characters

Hang Seng gained 0.24 percent while Shanghai index was up 0.49 percent. KOSPI rose 0.29 percent.

Nikkei gains 1.06 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng trade 0.79 and 0.30 percent higher. Shanghai index slips 0.55 percent.

Leading candidate for Prime Minister seeks big changes for BoJ that have implications for central banks all over the world.

Shipments to Japan's biggest market hit by business slowdown and row over Senkaku Islands.

Eurozone concerns continue with Greek bailout issues.

Luke Donald hopes the European Tour will make changes to the money-list to stop an end of season anti-climax

Bank of Japan (BoJ) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged despite pressures of a slowing economy.

Nikkei gains 0.10 percent while KOSPI rises 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.88 and 0.04 percent respectively.

Nikkei gains 1.43 percent while KOSPI up 0.93 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 0.11 and 0.49 percent higher.

Nikkei gains 1.42 percent while KOSPI rises 0.98 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.55 and 0.15 percent respectively.