Japan

Japanese flying car hovers for a minute during test flight

The flying car is designed to make deliveries on unmanned flights, NEC officials said. Read More

Japan to provide $5 million for agro-industry development

'This project is a productive addition to our efforts towards revival of agriculture sector' Read More

China defends air patrol with Russia after S. Korea, Japan fury

China on Wednesday defended a joint air force exercise with Russia that triggered a furious… Read More

Activists hail Japan election of lawmakers with serious disabilities

The election of two candidates with serious disabilities to Japan's parliament was hailed by activists… Read More

Japan’s Abe claims victory in upper house election

The ruling parties were given a majority ... as people decided to urge us to… Read More

Japan’s “Cat Island” is every cat lover’s dream come true

If you love cats, you’ll definitely want to put a visit to the Japanese island… Read More

US adviser Bolton travels to Japan, South Korea amid trade dispute

A White House National Security Council spokesman said on Twitter that Bolton planned to “continue… Read More

Deadly Kyoto fire: What we know

The blaze quickly engulfed the three-storey building, trapping dozens of people inside. Read More

More than 10 feared dead in suspected Japan animation studio arson

TOKYO: More than 10 people are feared dead and dozens injured or missing in a… Read More

Japan’s asteroid probe Hayabusa2 set for final touchdown

Japan's Hayabusa2 probe began descending on Wednesday for its final touchdown on a distant asteroid, Read More

Pakistan regards Japan as key economic partner: President Arif Alvi

'Pakistan regards Japan as its close friend and a key economic partner' Read More

Japan tries to sell shoppers on cashless purchases

Customers don’t see cash leaving their wallets and focus on the satisfaction of a purchase,… Read More

Japan sending patent officials to U.S. over Kim Kardashian ‘Kimono’ controversy

Kim announced on Monday she would rename her Kimono shapewear line. Read More

Kim Kardashian to drop Kimono name from shapewear after objections

Kim named her fashion line 'Kimono' for which she received a lot of backlash. Read More

Kyoto Mayor asks Kim Kardashian to reconsider her fashion line ‘Kimono’s’ name

Kim denied accusations of cultural appropriation regarding her new fashion line. Read More

Japan says G20 leaders confirm need for free, fair trade

Group of 20 leaders have clearly confirmed the need for a free, fair and non-discriminatory… Read More

Pakistan, Japan desire to boost ties in aviation: Ghulam Sarwar

Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Thursday said that Japan and Pakistan wanted to… Read More

Slug held responsible for Japan railway chaos

The company was forced to cancel 26 train journeys Read More

Japan’s #KuToo campaign seeks ban on requiring women to wear high heels at work

Many Japanese companies may not explicitly require female employees to wear high heels but many… Read More