Japan
UPDATED:Magnitude-5.3 earthquake hits Tokyo after Japan issued megaquake advisory
A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit Tokyo and eastern parts of Japan on Friday evening, the government said, a day after it issued the…
U.S. upgrades military command in Japan, warns of China threats
The US and Japan plan to upgrade military command for China.
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japanese Mount Fuji climbing season begins with new trail fees and limits to curb overcrowding. Tourists face restrictions for environmental and safety…
Kabosu, Dog Who Inspired Dogecoin Has Died
Kabosu, the dog behind the "doge" meme, has died at the age of 18 after enjoying more than a decade of internet…
Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes off east coast of Honshu, Japan; Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Thursday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake…
North Korea says Japan’s Kishida wants to meet Kim Jong Un
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…
US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in more than 60 years
March 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to their security alliance since the two countries signed…
Japan Inc opens door to more women directors, but managers remain rare
By Anton Bridge TOKYO, (Reuters) - Mitsuko Tottori's appointment as Japan Airlines' 9201.Tnext president makes her something of a rarity in Japan…
Japan says SLIM spacecraft’s ‘pinpoint’ moon landing is success
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Japan achieved an unprecedented "pinpoint" moon landing within 100 metres (328 feet) of target,…
Japan’s ANA returned Boeing 737 flight due to cockpit window crack
TOKYO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Japan's All Nippon Airways on Saturday returned a domestic flight to its departure airport after a crack…
Rescuers race against time to find survivors of Japan earthquake
Thousands of rescuers pressed on in a search for survivors of a New Year's Day earthquake that killed at least 84 people…
WATCH: All passengers, crew escape blaze on Japan Airlines plane after Tokyo airport collision
All 379 passengers and crew of a Japan Airlines plane miraculously escaped from a fire following a collision with a Coast Guard…