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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese startup Groove X, founded by an alumni of SoftBank Group Corp’s robotics unit, unveiled its first creation on Tuesday - a companion robot designed to make users happy. ( read original story ...)

... Japan is doing here is neither conducive to improving and developing China-Japan relations, nor to the broader picture of regional peace and stability," Hua told a news briefing. "China expresses ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan plans its first aircraft carrier and big increases in defence spending and weapons capability in the coming years, according to new defence guidelines approved Tuesday that cite the nee... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — Japan adopted new defence guidelines Tuesday that include plans for its first aircraft carrier and increases in spending and weapons capability in coming years, citing the need to counter pote... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will accelerate spending on advanced stealth fighters, long-range missiles and other equipment over the next five years to support U.S. forces facing China's military in the We... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo (CNN) — Otaku, which means "your house" in Japanese, was a term used to (snidely) describe people with obsessive hobbies. To wit: An otaku was seen as a shut-in. While originally used to negativ... ( read original story ...)

A suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire injured 42 people in Sapporo, Japan, Sunday night. The wooden building, which crumbled and was reduced to ashes, contained a pub, real estate agency and a ... ( read original story ...)

The news came after the Kremlin said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might visit Russia on Jan. 21 as the two countries step up a push to defuse the territorial dispute to allow them to sign a ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka officials are stepping up their efforts to bring an integrated resort to the city, saying that they plan to start a selection process to choose a private partner with which to make their bid ear... ( read original story ...)

A still from 'Beauty and the Beast' live-action movie starring Dan Stevens (L) and Emma Watson (R). (movies.disney.co.uk/File) Tokyo Disneyland is getting a new Beauty and the Beast attraction that wi... ( read original story ...)

Prosecutors would not immediately confirm the reports Monday by Kyodo News service and other media. They were due to brief media later in the day. The prosecutors say … Continue reading TOKYO | Report... ( read original story ...)

“We believe the university has an obligation to pay damages such as the reimbursement of test fees,” Sasaki told a news conference at the Tokyo District Court on the day. The lawsuit marks the latest ... ( read original story ...)

YOKOHAMA, Japan— Nissan’s board met Monday but failed to pick a new chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested last month on charges of violating financial regulations, saying more discussion ... ( read original story ...)

More than 40 people were injured Sunday when a massive explosion rocked a restaurant in northern Japan, according to local news reports. A swath of Sapporo City, the capital city of Japan's main ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — Nissan’s board is meeting to pick a chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, arrested last month on charges of violating financial regulations. Monday’s meeting comes amid an unfolding scandal that t... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — Nissan’s board is meeting to pick a chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, arrested last month on charges of violating financial regulations. Monday’s meeting comes amid an unfolding scandal that t... ( read original story ...)