Japan 

China to help Japan probe dumpling poisoning

11 months ago

BEIJING (Reuters) - Tests in China have found no trace of a pesticide that Japan says caused at least 10 people to fall ill after eating Chinese-made dumplings, the country's top quality watchdog said on Saturday.

Three Japan prisoners executed

11 months ago

Japan hangs three prisoners in the country's second round of executions in less than two months.

Japanese PM defends whaling

11 months ago

Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda defends Japan's annual whale hunt, calling for a less emotional debate.

I killed mayor - Japan 'gangster'

11 months ago

Alleged gangster Tetsuya Shiroo admits shooting Nagasaki's mayor last April - a killing that shocked Japan.

Japan PM launches green policies

11 months ago

Yasuo Fukuda says he will designated 10 eco-cities as part of a bid to make Japan a low-carbon society.