Mitsubishi Electric sued over harassment-linked suicide
The family of a young man who took his life after apparently being harassed by his boss is suing Mitsubishi Electric for...
read moreNew unlimited ride expressway passes target foreign tourists
Special new unlimited ride expressway passes target foreign tourists traveling by rental car in Japan.
read morePM Abe calls snap election
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls a snap election, seeking a fresh mandate and pledging a spending package of nearly $18 b...
read moreiPhone 8 on sale in Japan
Japanese fans of Apple line up for a chance to buy the new iPhone 8.
read moreDentsu admits to illegal overtime practices
The head of Japan's biggest advertising agency admits the company engaged in illegal employment practices forcing employ...
read moreDeath is an opportunity for growth
Death is generally considered something negative. But it can also provide the chance to reevaluate one's life...and for ...
read moreVR in focus at Tokyo Game Show
Virtual reality odors are among the offerings at this year's Tokyo Game Show.
read moreInbound tourism on track for record year
Japan is on track for a record year of inbound tourism as annual arrivals pass the 20-million mark.
read moreToshiba to sell chip unit to 3-nation consortium
Toshiba decides to sell its semiconductor unit to a consortium of Japanese, US and South Korean firms.
read moreInstant noodle maker reveals 'mystery meat'
Japanese instant noodle maker Nissin reveals the ingredients of its so-called 'mystery meat.'
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