China, North Korea envoys hold talks in Laos
Top envoys from China and North Korea held talks on the sidelines of a regional summit in Laos as tensions run high on the Korean peninsula over Pyongyang`s nuclear programme.
Jul 25, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
Tokyo jolted by third quake in four days
Tokyo was struck by a third quake in four days on today, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:41 AM IST
5.0 magnitude earthquake rattles eastern Japan, no major damage
An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale, jolted Japan's Ibaraki prefecture on Sunday, officials said.
Jul 17, 2016, 11:13 AM IST
Japan PM tells China''s Li international law must be respected - Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that a rules-based international order must be respected.
Jul 15, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Japan court upholds reactor shutdown in new blow to nuclear industry
A Japanese court on Tuesday upheld an order to keep two reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power closed, the utility said, helping keep efforts to get the country`s struggling nuclear industry up and running in limbo.
Jul 12, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
Japan lifts evacuation order for areas in Fukushima
The Japanese government on Tuesday lifted an evacuation order for two areas in Fukushima, affected by radiation from the 2011 nuclear accident, allowing more than 10,000 people to return to their homes.
Jul 12, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
After win, Abe calls for debate on Japan constitution
An emboldened Shinzo Abe called on Monday for debate on Japan's pacifist constitution, which he said it was his "duty" to revise after scoring a strong win in weekend elections.
Jul 11, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
Teacher who sat for anthem deserved pay cut: Japan Court
A school was right to cut the pay of a teacher who refused to stand for the national anthem, a Japanese court has ruled.
Jul 07, 2016, 14:13 PM IST
Japan, US to limit legal protection for base personnel
Some US civilians working on military bases in Japan are likely to lose their protected legal status under planned changes announced on Tuesday, as anger rages over the rape and murder of a local woman.
Jul 05, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
Japan says North Korean missile shows threat intensifying
Japan`s defence ministry said that the second missile launched on Wednesday morning.
Jun 22, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
Japan military on alert for possible North Korean ballistic missile launch: Report
Japan has put its military on alert for a possible North Korean ballistic missile launch, ordering naval destroyers and anti-ballistic missile Patriot batteries to be ready to shoot down any projectile heading for Japan, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday.
Jun 21, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
Korean Air evacuates plane at Japan's Haneda airport after engine smoke
Korean Air Lines evacuated 319 passengers and crew from an aircraft preparing to take off from Japan`s Haneda Airport in Tokyo after smoke came from its left engine.
May 27, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
World leaders kick off G7 talks with economy, terrorism and refugees in focus
Obama arrived in Japan after spending several days in Vietnam, where he urged the communist authorities to embrace human rights and abandon authoritarianism.
May 26, 2016, 02:53 AM IST
Quake measuring 6.1 strikes off eastern Japan: USGS
An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck off northeastern Japan on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There was no immediate tsunami warning, or reports of damage or casualties.
Apr 20, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
Japanese media independence under threat: UN envoy
A UN special envoy urged the Japanese government on Tuesday to protect media independence, which he warned is facing "serious threats."
Apr 19, 2016, 14:39 PM IST
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast; no tsunami
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.
Apr 01, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
Japan-bound plane returns to Hawaii after passenger does yoga in galley
Hyongtae Pae, 72, was charged in federal court with interfering with the crew of United Airlines flight 903 bound for Tokyo`s Narita airport.
Apr 01, 2016, 08:13 AM IST
International court didn't declare Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose war criminal: Documents
The government in 1964 could not confirm reports which alleged that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was declared a war criminal by an international court in Tokyo after World War II, it was revealed on Tuesday.
Mar 29, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
Eat like Japanese to live longer
The research by Kayo Kurotani at the National Centre for Global Health and Medicine in Tokyo suggest that balanced consumption of grains, vegetables, fruits and adequate intake of fish and meat, can contribute to longevity in the Japanese population.
Mar 23, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
Glider crashes into houses near Tokyo, kills two onboard
A glider crashed into a residential area near Tokyo today, killing the two men on board, local police and fire officials said.
Mar 17, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
