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A suspect poured a petrol-like substance around the Kyoto Animation studio, known for mega-hit stories featuring high school girls.
A suspect poured a petrol-like substance around the Kyoto Animation studio, known for mega-hit stories featuring high school girls.
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono acknowledged the recent strain on ties but suggested cooperation on security issues should be unaffected.
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono acknowledged the recent strain on ties but suggested cooperation on security issues should be unaffected.
The US has discussed building a coalition to safeguard commercial shipping from Iranian threats following attacks on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz last month.
The US has discussed building a coalition to safeguard commercial shipping from Iranian threats following attacks on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz last month.
Mitsubishi is among the Japanese companies ordered to compensate South Koreans, leading to fraught bilateral relations and Tokyo’s restrictions on hi-tech exports to Seoul.
Mitsubishi is among the Japanese companies ordered to compensate South Koreans, leading to fraught bilateral relations and Tokyo’s restrictions on hi-tech exports to Seoul.
Yu Huiling is the third Chinese suspect in a case possibly linked to a China-based international crime organisation
Yu Huiling is the third Chinese suspect in a case possibly linked to a China-based international crime organisation
Historian says it is the first discovery of a report in which the Japanese army itself details the use of poison gases during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Historian says it is the first discovery of a report in which the Japanese army itself details the use of poison gases during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
The two teenage boys were believed to have been studying together when they got into an argument ‘about a textbook’, police said.
The two teenage boys were believed to have been studying together when they got into an argument ‘about a textbook’, police said.
The Japanese government on Monday said it would toughen rules for the export to South Korea of materials used to make smartphones and display screens, as rift over wartime forced labour deepened.
The Japanese government on Monday said it would toughen rules for the export to South Korea of materials used to make smartphones and display screens, as rift over wartime forced labour deepened.
Japan’s prime minister made the comment at a dinner on Friday for world leaders who were in the city for the G20 summit.
Japan’s prime minister made the comment at a dinner on Friday for world leaders who were in the city for the G20 summit.
The police and rescue workers found the woman’s remains face down on a beach near Tokyo.
The police and rescue workers found the woman’s remains face down on a beach near Tokyo.
Nagisa Kurihara failed to report the abuse inflicted by her husband on their 10-year-old daughter and complied with his instructions not to feed the child, a court ruled.
Nagisa Kurihara failed to report the abuse inflicted by her husband on their 10-year-old daughter and complied with his instructions not to feed the child, a court ruled.
Track by elderly icon group Obachaaan includes lyrics about how funny Osaka residents are.
Track by elderly icon group Obachaaan includes lyrics about how funny Osaka residents are.
Researchers blame internet videos for the increase in interest in drugs, which was still a tiny 1.9 per cent out of the 70,000 people surveyed.
Researchers blame internet videos for the increase in interest in drugs, which was still a tiny 1.9 per cent out of the 70,000 people surveyed.
Kong Xuanyou told a press conference in Tokyo that Beijing had received a request for the Chinese president to make the trip and talks were underway.
Kong Xuanyou told a press conference in Tokyo that Beijing had received a request for the Chinese president to make the trip and talks were underway.
Revised laws will be effective next April, as calls for drastic measures have intensified following a number of deaths of children at their homes.
Revised laws will be effective next April, as calls for drastic measures have intensified following a number of deaths of children at their homes.
The earthquake occurred around 10.22pm at a depth of about 14km, with its epicentre located off Yamagata.
The earthquake occurred around 10.22pm at a depth of about 14km, with its epicentre located off Yamagata.
Incident occurred as authorities are stepping up security in nearby Osaka, where G20 summit will be held next week.
Incident occurred as authorities are stepping up security in nearby Osaka, where G20 summit will be held next week.
Agreement is voluntary and will rely on members coming up with solutions and reporting their own progress.
Agreement is voluntary and will rely on members coming up with solutions and reporting their own progress.
Member states have been trying to improve ties with North Korea, as the possibility of military conflict with the US has subsided.
Member states have been trying to improve ties with North Korea, as the possibility of military conflict with the US has subsided.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said the country hoped to bring its experience dealing with the aftermath of conflict to the council.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said the country hoped to bring its experience dealing with the aftermath of conflict to the council.
Ryoma Katori seriously injured his wife by punching and kicking her in the face while she was confined in their flat in the city of Oita with her wrists and ankles bound with adhesive tape
Ryoma Katori seriously injured his wife by punching and kicking her in the face while she was confined in their flat in the city of Oita with her wrists and ankles bound with adhesive tape
Hodaka Maruyama made his remarks in May, during a visit to one of four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido.
Hodaka Maruyama made his remarks in May, during a visit to one of four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido.
Levies cover a total of 5,140 US products, including liquefied natural gas as well as petrochemical and food goods.
Levies cover a total of 5,140 US products, including liquefied natural gas as well as petrochemical and food goods.
Police raided the house of the 51-year-old suspect, who neighbours say kept very much to himself and had few dealings with outsiders
Police raided the house of the 51-year-old suspect, who neighbours say kept very much to himself and had few dealings with outsiders
Arrival of ambassador in Tokyo comes as China prepares for G20 summit in Osaka, while Japanese news agency says diplomacy continues as unidentified high-ranking North Korean official arrives in Beijing.
Arrival of ambassador in Tokyo comes as China prepares for G20 summit in Osaka, while Japanese news agency says diplomacy continues as unidentified high-ranking North Korean official arrives in Beijing.
The head of a Japan-China youth exchange association was detained in June 2016 while visiting Beijing to make arrangements for a symposium.
The head of a Japan-China youth exchange association was detained in June 2016 while visiting Beijing to make arrangements for a symposium.
Hot spring development firm boss sentenced for stealing state secrets two years after he was detained in Hainan province.
Hot spring development firm boss sentenced for stealing state secrets two years after he was detained in Hainan province.
Health minister Chen Shih-chung says excluding island from World Health Assembly could undermine attempts to control infectious diseases.
Health minister Chen Shih-chung says excluding island from World Health Assembly could undermine attempts to control infectious diseases.
The man was detained in March 2017 in Shandong province while conducting a geological survey with his colleagues.
The man was detained in March 2017 in Shandong province while conducting a geological survey with his colleagues.
Comments by US treasury secretary suggest another round of negotiations will take place before June’s G20 summit, where Trump is expected to meet Xi Jinping.
Comments by US treasury secretary suggest another round of negotiations will take place before June’s G20 summit, where Trump is expected to meet Xi Jinping.