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Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan's main Honshu island.
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan's main Honshu island.
18th April, 2013
Murakami book print run hits 1 million in a week
Murakami's book was top of Amazon Japan's best-seller list before anyone knew more than the title.
Murakami's book was top of Amazon Japan's best-seller list before anyone knew more than the title.
5th April, 2013
Japan scientists can ‘read’ dreams: study
Scientists in Japan says they have found a way to “read” people's dreams, using MRI scanners.
Scientists in Japan says they have found a way to “read” people's dreams, using MRI scanners.
2nd April, 2013
Shy author Murakami to speak in public in Japan
Murakami is to appear at a Q and A session; a rare public appearance for the shy but very popular writer.
Murakami is to appear at a Q and A session; a rare public appearance for the shy but very popular writer.
2nd April, 2013
Dollar weakens in Asia after poor US data
The dollar fell against the yen and euro in Asian trade after weaker-than-expected US manufacturing data sparked renewed fears about the state of the world's biggest economy.
The dollar fell against the yen and euro in Asian trade after weaker-than-expected US manufacturing data sparked renewed fears about the state of the world's biggest economy.
2nd April, 2013
6.0 undersea earthquake hits off Japan
A magnitude-6.0 undersea earthquake hit off eastern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No tsunami alert was issued.
A magnitude-6.0 undersea earthquake hit off eastern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No tsunami alert was issued.
25th March, 2013
Japan’s high-tech kabuki theatre set to open
The curtain is about to go up at a new theatre dedicated to Japan's centuries-old kabuki-za performing art.
The curtain is about to go up at a new theatre dedicated to Japan's centuries-old kabuki-za performing art.
9th March, 2013
Thousands in Japan demand end to nuclear power
Demonstrators said they would never forget the Fukushima disaster, and expressed alarm over the government's eagerness to restart reactors.
Demonstrators said they would never forget the Fukushima disaster, and expressed alarm over the government's eagerness to restart reactors.
20th February, 2013
Runway Brides
A pioneer of bridal fashion, Japanese designer Yumi Katsura displayed her well-received 2013 Grand Collection in Tokyo.
A pioneer of bridal fashion, Japanese designer Yumi Katsura displayed her well-received 2013 Grand Collection in Tokyo.
31st January, 2013
Would-be sushi chefs suffer for their art
The tears and sweat behind every tiny sushi.
The tears and sweat behind every tiny sushi.
17th October, 2012
Nissan shows safety features, electronic steering
The technology is being touted as the biggest innovation in steering since the widespread adoption of power-assisted steering.
The technology is being touted as the biggest innovation in steering since the widespread adoption of power-assisted steering.
2nd October, 2012
Smartphones control smart homes at Asia tech fair
Connect home appliances, like washing machines, air conditioners and security cameras at the door - to mobile devices.
Connect home appliances, like washing machines, air conditioners and security cameras at the door - to mobile devices.
17th September, 2012
Insider attacks on US troops concern Panetta
Leon Panetta sees the insider attacks as the ''last gasp'' of a Taliban insurgency that has not been able to regain lost ground.
Leon Panetta sees the insider attacks as the ''last gasp'' of a Taliban insurgency that has not been able to regain lost ground.
9th July, 2012
Karzai says donors must help fight Afghan graft
Karzai said fighting corruption is one of the most crucial chores Afghanistan now faces.
Karzai said fighting corruption is one of the most crucial chores Afghanistan now faces.
9th July, 2012
US-Pakistan putting tensions behind them: Clinton
Hillary Clinton said that the United States and Pakistan are putting past tensions behind them to focus on the future.
Hillary Clinton said that the United States and Pakistan are putting past tensions behind them to focus on the future.
5th July, 2012
Asian nations want to sink S.Korea whale hunt plan
South Korea proposed resuming whaling for scientific research, angering other Asian countries and conservationists.
South Korea proposed resuming whaling for scientific research, angering other Asian countries and conservationists.
4th July, 2012
Shares rise on hopes of more monetary stimulus
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
27th June, 2012
Shares up, but gains capped on EU summit cynicism
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
25th June, 2012
Asian markets slip on EU summit concerns
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
20th June, 2012
Shares rise as investors bet Fed will ‘Twist’ again
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
