World Japan’s only young imperial heir turns 18 Tokyo — Japan got a new highly eligible bachelor on Friday as Prince Hisahito, the imperial family’s last hope... Read more yesterday
World Tourists in Japan trapped in out-of-service bus resort to calling police Japan – Two tourists trapped on an out-of-service bus in Japan resorted to calling the police for help escaping, the... Read more 11 Jun
Technology Sony names two executives to lead PlayStation San Francisco — Sony on Monday said two veteran executives will take over as CEOs of its powerhouse gaming... Read more 14 May
Technology Japanese startup to use AI to translate manga Tokyo — A Japanese startup said Tuesday it aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help translate manga comics... Read more 7 May
World Daihatsu to resume all shipments after safety test scandal Tokyo – Japan will lift a sweeping shipment ban on Daihatsu vehicles, the Toyota subsidiary said Friday, following a scandal... Read more 19 Apr
World Seven dead, hundreds injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years Taipei – At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in... Read more 3 Apr
World Five missing after S. Korean tanker capsizes off Japan Tokyo – Five people were unaccounted for Wednesday after a South Korea-flagged chemicals tanker with 11 people on board capsized... Read more 20 Mar
World ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68 Tokyo – The creator of Japan’s hugely popular and influential “Dragon Ball” comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has... Read more 8 Mar
World Toyota to invest $2.2 bn in Brazil hybrid production Tokyo – Japanese auto giant Toyota said Wednesday that it plans to invest 11 billion reais ($2.2 billion) in... Read more 6 Mar
World Japan mayor quits over 99 sexual harassment allegations Tokyo – The resignation of a Japanese mayor facing 99 allegations of sexual harassment sparked anger on social media... Read more 1 Mar