Japanese authorities have warned that the son of a cult leader behind the deadly sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network in 1995 is now the leader of a successor group. The cult, Aum Shinrikyo was disbanded and its founder Shoko...

Another 39 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, with one quarantine officer also infected. Respirologist Dr. Simon Gupta explains why cruise ships are a...

Infectious disease experts are on high alert after a SARS-like virus that’s killed at least two people in China has been confirmed in other countries.

Why disgraced ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn may be beyond the reach of prosecutors after his dramatic escape to Lebanon — and despite a request for his arrest by Interpol.

Company files criminal complaint in Turkey over former Nissan head's escape from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul.

Russian athletes continue to be banned from international track and field competitions, as world athletics body says Russia has not done enough to tackle doping.

World Anti-Doping Agency has banned the team from competing after multiple doping scandals.

A flock of sheep at a farm theme park in Japan are taking part in events to mark the beginning of the country's new imperial era on Wednesday. Spurred on by carefully-placed food pieces, the flock of 150 sheep moved into formations of...

A Japanese doll maker has unveiled dolls modelled on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga. The dolls are holding names suggested by the public for a new era, ahead of the abdication of Emperor...

Transforms from robot to 2-seater sports car in about a minute

Artist uses thousands of goldfish and other creatures in colourful, intricate displays

Quebec horseback rider Lyne Joly was left paralyzed from the neck down after a riding accident last year. Now, thanks to a special stabilizing saddle adapter, she is riding horses again

Artist uses thousands of goldfish and other creatures in colourful, intricate displays

Huge lineups in Tokyo in anticipation of new gaming console

A small number of companies in workaholic Japan are getting creative with ways to get their employees to leave early. The government has launched the “Premium Friday” campaign encouraging firms to let workers out a few hours early on the...

19 kg of gold built into artwork set up in Ginza Tanaka department store

Joins 15 other teams in bid to land privately owned craft on moon

Offers patrons a chance to cuddle creatures for an hour

Welcome to this new episode of our Target Japan Special on Tokyo’s financial heart: Marunouchi and its two neighboring districts of Otemachi and Yurakucho. To better understand how foreign businesses work here, we met Jan Dusek, business...

In this Target Japan Special, we head to Tokyo, to one of the world’s most vibrant business districts: Marunouchi and the adjacent neighbourhoods of Otemachi and Yurakucho. Here beats the heart of Japanese business, between the imperial...

Keepers try to corral person in zebra suit

Soybeans thrown at family, friends to ward off evil spirits, bring good luck

Temperatures dipping as low as -10 degrees Celsius in Berlin didn’t stop fashionistas from attending the major biannual fashion event in the German capital. Under the motto ‘Great Britain’, Austrian designer Lena Hoschek Autumn-Winter...

More than 3,000 people's work judged on form, brush strokes and composition