Japan

Japan inflation rate hits 32-year high in May 2014

Japan’s inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.4% in May 2014, the fastest pace in 32 years, as the…

10 years ago

Shangri-La Dialogue 2014: China denounces Japan and US over provocative speeches

Chinese army general Wang Guanzhonghas accused Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe and US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel of having "provocative" speeches…

10 years ago

Barack Obama arrives in Seoul amid North Korea nuclear test fears

President Barack Obama arrived in Seoul for a visit that comes amid concern that North Korea may be planning a…

11 years ago

Barack Obama reaffirms US support for Japan over disputed islands

After talks with PM Shinzo Abe, President Barack Obama has reaffirmed his support for Japan in its row over islands…

11 years ago

Barack Obama begins Asian tour

President Barack Obama arrives in Japan on Wednesday ahead of stops in three other Asian nations. Barack Obama is not…

11 years ago

Yasukuni Shrine visited by Japanese lawmakers

About 150 Japanese lawmakers have visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, in a move likely to further sour ties with China…

11 years ago

Japan confirms bird flu case in Kumamoto

According to Japan’s Agricultural Ministry, two chickens have tested positive for bird flu at a farm where more than 1,000…

11 years ago

Japan: Bitcoin is not a currency but transactions should be taxed

According to Japan's government, Bitcoin is not a currency but some transactions using the virtual unit should be taxed. "If…

11 years ago

MtGox Bitcoin exchange files for bankruptcy in Japan

MtGox Bitcoin exchange has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan. The application was made in Japan by lawyers acting…

11 years ago

Japan snow storm kills at least 13 people

A record-breaking snowstorm has already killed at least 13 people in Japan, local media reported. Hundreds of people have been…

11 years ago

Tokyo snow storm disrupts transport

Japanese authorities warned Tokyo residents to stay indoors as a severe snow storm hit the capital. Correspondents say it is…

11 years ago

Japan’s population declined by record 244,000 people in 2013

According to Japan’s health ministry estimates, the country’s population declined by a record 244,000 people in 2013. The ministry said…

11 years ago

PM Shinzo Abe visits Yasukuni shrine

China and South Korea got angry after PM Shinzo Abe visited Yasukuni shrine that honors Japan's war dead, including some…

11 years ago

China accuses Japan of military expansion

China is accusing Japan of using its national security as a pretext for military expansion. China’s Defense Ministry spokesman Geng…

11 years ago

Japan adopts new defense policy package amid China tensions

Japan's government has approved a new national security strategy and increased defense spending in a move widely seen as aimed…

11 years ago

Disputed islands: Chinese fighter jets monitor air defense identification zone

China has scrambled fighter jets over the disputed islands in East China Sea to monitor US and Japanese planes as…

11 years ago

Disputed islands: Japan and South Korea defy China’s air defense zone

Japanese and South Korean planes have flown unannounced through China's newly-declared air defense zone, officials from both nations say. Japan’s…

11 years ago

Disputed islands: Japan describes China’s air defense identification zone as dangerous

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe has described China's move to create a new "air defense identification zone" over disputed waters as…

11 years ago

Shinzo Abe: Japan will stand up to China

In a recent interview, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says other countries want Japan to adopt a more assertive leadership role…

11 years ago

Typhoon Wipha hits Japan killing 13 people

Typhoon Wipha passed close to the Japanese capital killing at least 13 people, reports say. Typhoon Wipha caused landslides and…

11 years ago

Japan reports weaker-than-expected economic data

Japan has reported weaker-than-expected economic data, underlining the challenges the government faces as it tries to revive the country's economy.…

11 years ago

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive in Tokyo with their children

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie landed in Haneda International Airport in Tokyo on Sunday with their children, Pax and twins…

11 years ago

Francois Hollande confuses Japan and China at news conference in Tokyo

France’s President Francois Hollande has made an embarrassing slip of the tongue, confusing Japan and China, as he spoke in…

11 years ago

Mega Potato: McDonald’s launches its highest calorie item ever in Japan

World’s largest fast food chain McDonald's has just released its highest calorie item ever in Japan: the Mega Potato. The…

11 years ago

North Korea warns foreigners in South Korea to evacuate in case of war

In a new rhetoric, North Korea has warned foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to take evacuation measures in case…

12 years ago