Ginza Six mall prepares for grand opening

Ginza Six mall prepares for grand opening

The largest shopping mall in Ginza, Tokyo's ritzy shopping district, is set to open April 20.

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TOSHIBA struggles to rise from ashes

TOSHIBA struggles to rise from ashes

Electronics giant Toshiba is facing serious financial difficulties after years of padding the books. Executives are doi...

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Police to allow self-driving car tests on public roads

Police to allow self-driving car tests on public roads

Japan's national police agency to allow self-driving car tests on public roads.

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Miyazaki mangoes fetch record $3600

Miyazaki mangoes fetch record $3600

A pair of ripe Miyazaki mangoes fetch more than 3600 dollars, a record high at the first auction of the season.

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Toyota announces $1.33 billion investment in Kentucky

Toyota announces $1.33 billion investment in Kentucky

Toyota Motor announces an investment of $1.33 billion for upgrading its assembly plant in Kentucky.

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Japan's population slide continues

Japan's population slide continues

A government-affiliated research institute forecasts the nation's population will drop below the 100-million mark around...

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Look out potato chip lovers

Look out potato chip lovers

Potato chip lovers face a shortage of their favorite snack as a weather-induced shortfall of spuds forces snack makers t...

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Japan extends N.Korea sanctions

Japan extends N.Korea sanctions

Japan will extend unilateral sanctions on North Korea.

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Electronics retailer giant to embrace Bitcoin

Electronics retailer giant to embrace Bitcoin

Shoppers at this electronics chain will be able to use virtual currency.

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Troubled Toshiba says it needs $9b

Troubled Toshiba says it needs $9b

Troubled Toshiba explains to banks that it needs an additional 9 billion dollars to cope with bankrupt Westinghouse and ...

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