Suicides in Japan rose for the fourth month in a row, according to police data. After the four month run upto October, the number of suicides are now at the highest level in the country in over five years.

Japan: Suicides up to highest level in 5 years due to coronavirus-related economic woes

A Japanese company has announced the successful test drive of a manned flying car. Sky Drive Inc. conducted the public demonstration on August 25 at the Toyota Test Field.

Japanese company tests a manned flying car for the first time

Japan's National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR), National Museum of Nature and Science, and Kochi University have discovered a new species of sea worms. Also read: This is when the universe will end!

'Flabelligena Gillet 2001': Japanese biologists discover new species of sea worms

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe underwent a medical check-up in hospital on Monday, a government source said, amid concern voiced by a top official that the premier was suffering from fatigue from handling the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan PM leaves hospital after check-up amid health concerns

The depiction of Mongols as invaders in a new PlayStation 4 game has stirred furore in China, and has sparked debates around nationalism in the country. The game titled "Ghost of Tsushima" has received backlash online.

PS4 game depicting Mongols as invaders stirs furore on Chinese portals

An online drinking party service has gained popularity after the Japanese government urged people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Japanese online drinking party service becomes sensational hit amid virus lockdown

Japanese social media celebrity Pikotaro returned as a leading twitter trend in Japan with a coronavirus handwashing song that repurposes his signature Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP) to Pray-for-People-and-Peace.

Japanese celebrity Pikotaro redesigns signature song as hand washing melody

Whirling, spinning, reaching and flexing - Japanese wheelchair dancer Kenta Kambara's emotive performances are wordless testimony to artistic passion and possibility.

Paralympic wheelchair dancer aims to perform at Tokyo Olympic games

South Korea said on Friday it would suspend visas and visa waivers for Japan in response to Tokyo's own travel restrictions on Koreans, as fears over the spreading coronavirus rekindled a feud between the neighbours dating back to before World War Two.

South Korea suspends visas for Japanese amid tit-for-tat coronavirus curbs

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus after being in contact with an infected Japanese national, marking the first confirmed cases in the world's fourth most populous country.

Indonesian President Widodo confirms first cases of coronavirus

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Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has pulled out of a documentary search for a girlfriend to take on his voyage around the moon with Elon Musk's SpaceX, citing his "mixed feelings" about participating.

Japanese billionaire Maezawa pulls out of dating show that promised the moon trip

Focused on profitability, the Japanese auto major Nissan has told its managers to slash non-essential spending as the automaker grapples with slumping car sales and tumbling profits.

Japanese auto major Nissan orders drastic spending cuts

Japan's childbirth hit the lowest figure in 2019 since the government started compiling data, the official government sources said on. According to a report published by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare the estimated number of babies born in the country in 2019 fell to 864,000 — the lowest since 1899.

Japan's childbirth rate hits lowest level since records began in 1899

The number of babies born in Japan fell by 5.9 per cent this year, with fewer than 900,000 births. According to the Welfare Ministry, this is a first in the history of Japan since the government started compiling data in 1899.

Number of babies born falls by 5.9% for first time in Japan's history

Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend soon that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its financial statement, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday.

Japan's markets watchdog likely to recommend $22 million fine against Nissan

Japanese idol group Obachaaan, a collective of talented grannies, danced and rapped on the streets of Osaka on Wednesday (June 26) to welcome the world to the city that is set to host leaders from G20 countries this week.

Japanese grannies take over Osaka ahead of G20 summit

A Japanese tanker, attacked in the Gulf in an incident that sparked a new standoff between Washington and Tehran, "arrived safely" Sunday at an anchorage off the UAE, its management said.

Damaged Japanese tanker arrives at UAE anchorage

US President Donald Trump met new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako today in the ceremonial highlight of a state visit overshadowed by trade tensions between the two allies.

Trump meets new Japanese emperor in ceremonial highlight of state visit

Japanese emperor Akihito is set to step down from the throne on Tuesday, which will make him the first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years.

Japan: A 10 days holiday for Prince's coronation

Suicide has a long history in Japan as a way to avoid shame or dishonour, and getting psychological help was stigmatised. But when suicides hit a peak of 34,427 in 2003, it alarmed policymakers and drew foreign attention, often a catalyst for change in Japan.

Helping, listening, caring: Japanese prefecture records dramatic decrease in suicides

Sony to close smartphone plant in Beijing

A 116-year-old Japanese woman who still enjoys studying math and playing board games has been recognised as the world's oldest person, the Guinness World Records said Saturday.

Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116

Floyd Mayweather has won world titles in five different weight classes and is 50-0 in an unparalleled boxing career but the American could be set for a stunning detour into the world of mixed martial arts after signing with Japanese promoters RIZIN Fighting Federation.

Floyd Mayweather ready for Japan fight, whatever the rules

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