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Kyoto University researcher takes Nobel Prize
Kyoto University professor Tasuku Honjo receives this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in Sweden for his joi...
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Abe aims to revise constitution
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe restates his hope for enacting a new constitution in 2020.
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Juntendo admits treating female applicants unfairly
Juntendo medical school admits discriminating against women and 'ronin' applicants who take the entrance exam multiple t...
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Frigid wonderland descends on Japan
A winter cold snap hits Japan, dumping snow and generating an array of frigid footage.
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Lawson develops chicken-frying robot
The major convenience store chain looks to robots to fry chicken.
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Masako celebrates last birthday as Crown Princess
Crown Princess Masako turns 55 years old and pledges to do her most to contribute to the happiness of the nation as she ...
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Edible insect vending machine
A vending machine selling edible insects like scorpions and tarantulas is attracting attention in southwest Japan.
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Network bug causes nationwide communication failures
SoftBank says Thursday's nationwide communication failures were caused by a bug with Ericsson's network software.
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Five female school applicants again rejected
Tokyo Medical University, which has been embroiled in an entrance exam rigging scandal, announces that five women out o...
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Govt to not purchase Chinese telecom equipment
Japan's government has decided not to use Chinese telecom equipment for cyber-security reasons.
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