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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
Technology Zuckerberg discusses AI risks with Japan PM during Asia tour Tokyo — Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a visit to Japan, discussing the risks... Read more 28 Feb, 2024
World ‘No warning’: the death penalty in Japan Tokyo – The death penalty has strong public support in Japan but is also heavily criticised for the secretive... Read more 25 Jan, 2024
World Japanese man sentenced to death in anime arson trial Kyoto – A Japanese man found guilty of carrying out an arson attack that killed 36 people at an... Read more 25 Jan, 2024
World Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78 Nanao – More than 50 people were reported missing Thursday as Japanese rescuers battled to reach hundreds still cut... Read more 4 Jan, 2024
World Japan Airlines pilots ‘unaware of fire’ at first Tokyo – Pilots on a Japan Airlines plane engulfed in flames just after all 379 passengers and crew escaped... Read more 4 Jan, 2024
World Japanese ministers quit over kickbacks scandal Tokyo – Four Japanese ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday as unpopular Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reels from a... Read more 14 Dec, 2023
World Suspended sentences in Japan army sexual assault case Fukushima – Three Japanese ex-soldiers were found guilty Tuesday but given only suspended jail sentences for sexually assaulting a... Read more 12 Dec, 2023