Dream job: The Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing38-year-old charges ¥10,000 an hour to simply exist as a companion. 4y ago0
Japan's super tight jobs market fails to deliver egalitarian promiseAbout 38% of the 57.1 million employed workers in Japan are temporary employees.4y ago0
As Japanese manufacturing fades, a factory town fights to stay aliveHigashiosaka fuelled the thundering rise of Japan's biggest brands.4y ago0
US, South Korea and Japan hold missile defence exercise - Pentagon It is to prove the trio's commitment to rules-based international order. 4y ago0
No more wars, Japan PM says as ministers visit controversial shrine The visit is expected to infuriate China and South Korea. 4y ago0
Hiroshima prays for peace, fears new arms race on atomic bombing anniversary'What have we learnt from the mushroom cloud in 1945?'4y ago0
Analysis: Japanese backing for military build-up likely to rise after China's missilesChina had fired missiles into waters less than 160km from Japan.4y ago1
Japan, US to cooperate on maintaining peace, stability in Taiwan StraitChinese intimidation of Taiwan is an escalating national security threat.4y ago0
Pelosi visits Japan after controversial Taiwan tripHer Taiwan trip sparked outsized military drills by Beijing.4y ago0
Hot dogs, cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's summerBattery-operated device is attached to a mesh outfit.4y ago0
Minister completely ignores MP's query on cost of PM's entourageMinister skimps on details of Ismail Sabri's Japan trip, MP files complaint.4y ago0
Japan regulators approve release of Fukushima water into seaWater will still contain traces of tritium after treatment.4y ago0
Japan to hold state funeral for Abe on Sept 27 - sourcesAn official decision will be made at a cabinet meeting on Friday.4y ago0
The 2.5 seconds of security lapses that sealed Shinzo Abe's fateJapanese authorities acknowledged the lapses by Abe's bodyguards.4y ago0
South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with JapanRelations have been strained dating to Japan's 1910-1945 occupation.4y ago0
Tokyo court fines ex-Tepco execs $95b over Fukushima disasterRuling marks first time court found former execs responsible.4y ago0
Japan readies sombre farewell to slain Abe His killing stuns a nation where gun crime is extremely rare.4y ago0
Fatty 'katsuo' fish may foreshadow climate changeJapan sees an unprecedented number of unusually fatty katsuo.4y ago0
Japan's ruling coalition wins strong majority after Abe assassinationThe coalition won 76 of 125 upper house seats.4y ago0
Japan ruling party set for strong election showing after Abe killingSome voters may cast sympathy ballots after the assassination.4y ago0
DIY gun used to kill Japan's Abe was simple to make, analysts say'Making of guns and bombs can be learned off the internet.' 4y ago0