Man trafficked protected monkeys in corset
Police in Japan arrest a man for smuggling four rare Lesser Slow Loris monkeys in a corset.
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Tokyo train catches fire
A fire in central Tokyo jumps to the roof of a train after a policeman engages the train's emergency brake.
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US resolution draft drops blanket oil ban
A revised US resolution draft to bring sanctions against North Korea obtained by Nippon TV does not include a complete b...
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The taste of fall is here
Matsutake season is off to a strong start with the autumn delicacy selling for almost $650 per kilogram and a bumper cro...
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Report blames pilot for Osprey accident
A US military report concludes that pilot error caused the Osprey transport aircraft crash landing off Okinawa Prefectur...
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Anime giants design new seaplane
A new seaplane designed by Studio Ghibli anime giants Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki is carrying tourists over Japan's...
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USS Ronald Reagan leaves on patrol
Aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan leaves Yokosuka, Japan on patrol amid concerns over North Korea.
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North Korea may launch another ICBM: expert
A US expert on North Korea says Pyongyang might launch another ICBM on Saturday, its Foundation Day.
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Repaired Osprey departs Oita Airport
A repaired US Osprey took off Friday morning from Oita Airport, 10 days after it made an emergency landing.
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Preventing terrorism before it starts
In the wake of terror attacks this summer, the UK government and a London mosque attempt to prevent extremist violence i...
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