Stolen watch worth $290,000 returned to store with apology note

The case of the stolen Audemars Piguet timepiece took a twist when the store received a package containing the watch -- and a note saying sorry.

• 16h ago

Japan indicts U.S. Marine on murder charge over woman's killing

Police arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.

• Oct 26

Woman, 93, outwits scammer, helps get him arrested, police say

A 93-year-old woman in western Japan outsmarted a suspected scammer by pretending to fall for the scheme and helping police arrest him at her home, an officer said.

• Oct 26

Behavior rules for off-duty U.S. troops in Japan under review

Japanese and U.S. officials are reviewing the off-base code of conduct for U.S. troops in Japan following the killing of an Okinawan woman, allegedly by a U.S. Marine, Japan's top diplomat says.

• Oct 13

U.S. troops on Okinawa facing curfew, alcohol ban after murder charge vs. Marine

U.S. forces on Okinawa were barred from drinking alcohol for 48 hours and put under a 30-day curfew in the wake of the murder of a local woman allegedly committed by an American Marine.

• Oct 7

What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in Japan

Police said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.

• Oct 6

Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime"

A woman's murder allegedly committed by a U.S. Marine​ in Okinawa is a "heinous crime," Japan's premier said on Monday, as the new accusation of violence involving American forces sparked public outrage.

• Oct 5

U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa

U.S. authorities in Japan acknowledged that a U.S. service member was in police custody and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.

• Oct 5

Lady Gaga teams up with Japan's FamilyMart

Lady Gaga is teaming up with Japanese convenience chain FamilyMart to recruit for the short-staffed company. Japan faces labor shortages nationwide as the workforce ages. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.

• Oct 1

American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan

One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.

• Sep 11

Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97

The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.

• Aug 26

Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan

Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.

• Aug 21

Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor

Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.

• Aug 21

Kanpai! How to drink sake

Japanese alcoholic beverage sake is rising in popularity across the United States. Acclaimed sommelier Daniel Bennett at Chicago's Omakase Room explains more about this beloved rice wine.

• Aug 1

Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues

The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.

• Jul 30

Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory

The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory.

• Jul 29

Rescue crews search for Japan quake survivors

Emergency search and rescue crews are combing through the mangled wreckage of buildings after a devastating earthquake rattled southern Japan, killing over a dozen people. CBS News' Anna Coren has the latest details.

• Jul 29

Japan quake kills at least 13; more trapped in collapsed mall, factory

A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged.

• Jul 29

Deadly earthquake devastates southern Japan

Around-the-clock rescue efforts are underway in Japan following Tuesday's deadly earthquake. It struck southern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture. Anna Coren reports.

• Jul 28

Videos capture 7.1 magnitude quake in Japan

A deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattled southern Japan on Tuesday, collapsing buildings and sparking fires. These videos show the moment the quake struck and the destruction it left behind.

• Jul 28

Strong earthquake strikes Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Dozens of people are injured, officials say. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Jul 28

Powerful earthquake rocks Japan

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan, destroying infrastructure, trapping people under rubble and causing injuries. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more as details emerge.

• Jul 28

Head of euthanasia firm dies while climbing Mount Fuji

A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, marking the second fatality in one week on the iconic mountain.

• Jul 24

U.S. says China's nuclear weapons buildup "of great concern" after missile test

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.

• Jul 8

Body of suspected bear attack victim found on mountain

Fatal maulings in the last three months have jumped fivefold compared to last year, according to government data.

• Jun 30

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