Quake, tsunami risk remains high: experts

Quake, tsunami risk remains high: experts

Eight years since a massive earthquake devastated northeast Japan experts warned of more possible strong quakes and larg...

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Japan remembers the Tohoku disaster

Japan remembers the Tohoku disaster

People pause to mourn the victims of the disaster that ravaged Northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011.

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Wild boar ramen: problem solved

Wild boar ramen: problem solved

A Japanese town is solving its wild boar problem by using them in ramen.

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Court eases Ghosn's bail conditions

Court eases Ghosn's bail conditions

A Tokyo court eases bail conditions for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn.

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New toilet needs less water

New toilet needs less water

A Japanese housing equipment manufacturer unveils a new toilet that requires less water to flush in times of disaster.

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Breaking plates to cope

Breaking plates to cope

People vent stress by drinking, shouting and shattering plates.

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Furniture to make you purr

Furniture to make you purr

A company in western Japan is making feline-friendly furniture that might even make pet owners purr.

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Chips hit by price hikes amid food inflation

Chips hit by price hikes amid food inflation

The price of potato chips and other snacks is going up in Japan.

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Atsuma marks 6 months since temblor

Atsuma marks 6 months since temblor

6 months since an earthquake struck Hokkaido, many remain in temporary housing.

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Tokyo monorail suspended due to crack

Tokyo monorail suspended due to crack

Tokyo's newest monorail the Yurikamome Line is suspended due to a crack in the rail.

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