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3:21am, 1st August, 2019

More women, disabled members make debut in Japanese parliament

Japan's parliament opened a special session on Thursday with its most diverse upper house yet, including more women, two severely disabled members and the first openly gay male lawmaker, all of whom were elected last month.

K-Pop stardom lures Japanese youth to Korea despite diplomatic chill

6:22pm, 30th April, 2019

Entertainment

K-Pop stardom lures Japanese youth to Korea despite diplomatic chill

Yuuka Hasumi put high school in Japan on hold and flew to South Korea in February to try her chances at becoming a K-pop star, even if that means long hours of vocal and dance training, no privacy, no boyfriend, and even no phone.

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

8:31pm, 29th April, 2019

World

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favor of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and engage with people, including the marginalized in society.

Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicating after three decades on throne

4:24pm, 29th April, 2019

World

Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicating after three decades on throne

Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favor of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and reach out to ordinary people, including the marginalized in society.

Japanese passes law to compensate forced sterilization victims

11:08pm, 23rd April, 2019

World

Japanese passes law to compensate forced sterilization victims

Japan on Wednesday passed a law compensating tens of thousands of people sterilized, often without their consent, under a government program to prevent the birth of "inferior descendants" that remained in effect until 1996.

Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific, pilot still missing

2:25pm, 10th April, 2019

World

Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific, pilot still missing

Search and rescue teams found wreckage from a crashed Japanese F-35 stealth fighter in the Pacific Ocean close to northern Japan, and are scouring the waters for the missing pilot, authorities said on Wednesday.

Japanese prosecutors ask judges to question Ghosn's wife: NHK

10:03pm, 6th April, 2019

Business

Japanese prosecutors ask judges to question Ghosn's wife: NHK

Prosecutors in Tokyo have asked judges to question Carlos Ghosn's wife in connection with funds allegedly misappropriated by the former Nissan Motor chairman, Japan's public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday.

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

2:04pm, 1st April, 2019

World

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

Japan declared on Monday the name of its new imperial era when Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor on May 1, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saying it emphasized traditional values at a turning point in the nation's history.

12:40am, 1st April, 2019

World

New Japanese imperial era Reiwa takes name from ancient poetry

Japan's new imperial era when Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor on May 1 will be called Reiwa, the government said on Monday, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saying it emphasized traditional values at a turning point in Japan's history.

Two Japanese teenagers drown in Australian lake: police

1:13am, 30th March, 2019

World

Two Japanese teenagers drown in Australian lake: police

The bodies of two Japanese teenagers missing since Friday were found in a lake on Fraser Island off Australia's northeast coast, police said on Saturday.

Japanese PM Abe may meet Trump in April: officials, media

11:44pm, 20th March, 2019

World

Japanese PM Abe may meet Trump in April: officials, media

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may meet President Donald Trump in the United States in late April for talks on North Korea and Japan-U.S. trade, two government officials and Japanese media said on Thursday.

U.S.-born scholar of Japanese literature Donald Keene dies at 96

12:55am, 24th February, 2019

US

U.S.-born scholar of Japanese literature Donald Keene dies at 96

Donald Keene, a scholar of Japanese literature who became the first foreigner to receive the country's highest cultural award, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Sunday.

Sex and disability make for tenderly humorous Japanese drama

1:38pm, 13th February, 2019

Entertainment

Sex and disability make for tenderly humorous Japanese drama

A talented young woman breaks free from an overly protective parent, explores her sexuality and forges her own, promising path in the world.

Japanese maker of train in deadly Taiwan crash finds design flaw

1:59am, 2nd November, 2018

World

Japanese maker of train in deadly Taiwan crash finds design flaw

The Japanese manufacturer of a train that derailed in Taiwan killing 18 people said it had discovered a design flaw that failed to alert the central control system that an automatic safety feature had been turned off.

South Korean court to rule on war survivors' claim against Japanese firm

6:31pm, 29th October, 2018

World

South Korean court to rule on war survivors' claim against Japanese firm

South Korea's top court is due to rule on Tuesday on a damages lawsuit against a Japanese company filed by South Koreans forced into labor during Japan's 1910-45 occupation, a decision that could unsettle ties between the uneasy neighbors.

Japanese carrier drills with British warship heading to contested South China Sea

1:07am, 27th September, 2018

World

Japanese carrier drills with British warship heading to contested South China Sea

Japan's biggest warship, the Kaga helicopter carrier, joined naval drills with Britain's HMS Argyll in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday as the frigate headed toward the contested South China Sea and East Asia.

Japanese firms dealing with Russia feel little impact from U.S. sanctions: Sumitomo

12:35am, 11th September, 2018

Business

Japanese firms dealing with Russia feel little impact from U.S. sanctions: Sumitomo

Japanese firms dealing with Russia were experiencing little impact from U.S. sanctions on Moscow, but it was possible that they may also be sanctioned by the United States, the managing executive officer of Sumitomo Corporation said on Tuesday.

Walmart plans to sell Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu: Nikkei

7:11pm, 11th July, 2018

Business

Walmart plans to sell Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu: Nikkei

U.S. retailer Walmart Inc has decided to sell Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu and has already approached major retailers and private equity funds, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday.

Japanese PM to visit flood disaster area, new warnings issued

10:18pm, 10th July, 2018

World

Japanese PM to visit flood disaster area, new warnings issued

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe headed for the flood-stricken western part of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from the worst weather disaster in 36 years passed 160 and health worries increased amid scorching heat and the possibility of new floods.