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...
read moreAbe aims to revise constitution
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe restates his hope for enacting a new constitution in 2020.
read moreJuntendo admits treating female applicants unfairly
Juntendo medical school admits discriminating against women and 'ronin' applicants who take the entrance exam multiple t...
read moreFrigid wonderland descends on Japan
A winter cold snap hits Japan, dumping snow and generating an array of frigid footage.
read moreLawson develops chicken-frying robot
The major convenience store chain looks to robots to fry chicken.
read moreMasako 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 ...
read moreEdible insect vending machine
A vending machine selling edible insects like scorpions and tarantulas is attracting attention in southwest Japan.
read moreNetwork bug causes nationwide communication failures
SoftBank says Thursday's nationwide communication failures were caused by a bug with Ericsson's network software.
read moreFive female school applicants again rejected
Tokyo Medical University, which has been embroiled in an entrance exam rigging scandal, announces that five women out o...
read moreGovt 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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