Re-writing the blueprint of life

Re-writing the blueprint of life

The latest genetic engineering technology allows us to rewrite the blueprint of life.

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N.Korean crew 'drifted for a month'

N.Korean crew 'drifted for a month'

10 North Korean crew on a boat found off northern Japan tell the Coast Guard they drifted for a month after their rudder...

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'Ramen taxis' on the way to Sapporo

'Ramen taxis' on the way to Sapporo

"Sapporo ramen taxis" will soon prowl the streets of the northern Japanese city.

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Prince Akishino turns 52

Prince Akishino turns 52

Japan's Prince Akishino turns 52 years old.

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Mitsubishi Aluminum falsifies data

Mitsubishi Aluminum falsifies data

Mitsubishi Materials says a third subsidiary, Mitsubishi Aluminum, also fabricated data.

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Ohtani arrives in US chasing dream

Ohtani arrives in US chasing dream

Top Japan baseball prospect arrives in Los Angeles to prepare for negotiations with Major League clubs to realize his dr...

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'Tis almost the season: Santa arrives spreading Christmas cheer

'Tis almost the season: Santa arrives spreading Christmas cheer

Santa arrives from Finland to bring a festive Christmas mood to the Land of the Rising Sun.

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10 N.Korean crew found on boat

10 N.Korean crew found on boat

A boat anchored off northern Japan is found to carry 10 crew who say they're North Korean.

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Scholarship for aspiring pilots announced

Scholarship for aspiring pilots announced

Airlines and universities announce a scholarship for aspiring pilots amid concerns over shortages.

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Sumo chairman apologizes to sports commissioner

Sumo chairman apologizes to sports commissioner

The chairman of the Japan Sumo Association apologizes for grand champion Harumafuji's assault on a rank-and-file wrestle...

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