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First lady quits honorary position over real estate uproar
Akie Abe, Japan's first lady, steps down as honorary principal of an elementary school after the school is accused of a ...
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Akita Inu scam
The iconic Japanese Akita Inu has become an increasingly popular dog around the world. But that has led to some sketchy ...
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JR shows luxury Mizukaze train
West Japan Railway shows its luxurious Mizukaze train cars to press.
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Architect Kengo Kuma to design new airport lounge
ANA taps 2020 Olympic stadium architect Kengo Kuma to spruce up its airport lounges.ARCHITECT KENGO KUMA TO DESIGN NEW ...
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Japan reasserts controversial island claim
Tempers flare as Japan holds an annual rally to lay claim to disputed South Korean-held islands midway between the count...
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Government adds 16 major active faults
The government adds 16 major active faults to its list of those to be monitored, bringing the total in earthquake-prone ...
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Opposition grills govt. over land deal
Opposition lawmakers question the unusually cheap sale of government property to an educational institution linked to Ja...
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