Head, leg and hands reportedly found floating in park pond

Japanese police trying to determine ID, cause of death after body parts found in quiet residential area of Tokyo

• Jun 23, 2016

Startup aims to produce man-made meteor showers

A Japanese startup, which boasts it "can create shooting stars anytime anywhere," wants to change the night sky as we know it

• May 23, 2016

French probe $2M payments linked to Tokyo's Olympic bid

Huge sums allegedly transferred to account linked to former world athletics chief during process that landed Japan the 2020 games

• May 12, 2016

From wax figures to holograms

A new attraction at Tokyo's Madame Tussaud's uses hologram technology to give visitors an up close experience with their favorite stars

• Apr 28, 2016
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How to dance with Beyonce, or at least her hologram

A new attraction in Tokyo uses hologram technology to give visitors an up close experience with their favorite stars

• Apr 28, 2016

The hedgehog cafe

If cat, rabbit, and even snake-themed cafes aren't enough for animal lovers, Japan is now even more spoiled for choice with a new hedgehog-themed cafe

• Apr 12, 2016
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Cherry blossoms spring to life

It is a sure sign of spring when the cherry blossoms start to bloom

• Mar 25, 2016
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Asian markets soar after Wall Street's big rally

Most European markets are just slightly higher on Wednesday, and U.S. shares appear set for a muted opening

• Mar 2, 2016

Sticky Japanese New Year's tradition proves deadly, again

Woman reportedly chokes to death on "mochi," a glutinous rice cake with a deadly reputation among the elderly

• Jan 4, 2016

Conductor Seiji Ozawa's two loves

For more than half a century, world-renowned Japanese conductor and new Kennedy Center honoree has transformed orchestras and transfixed audiences

• Dec 23, 2015

WWII vet, 96, returns to site of captivity in Japan

Former prisoner of war shot down over Japanese village and interrogated by military says there is "nothing to forgive"

• Dec 11, 2015

Explosion reported at Japan's controversial Yasukuni shrine

Yasukuni has been the target of criticism from Japan's neighbors, including China and South Korea, which suffered World War II atrocities and aggression

• Nov 23, 2015

Halloween snowballs into popular phenomenon in Japan

Despite country's cosplay subculture, holiday used to be limited to not much more than a handful of foreign residents

• Oct 31, 2015

London mayor plows over 10-year-old in rugby game

It's not the first time Boris Johnson, famous for his ebullient manner, has collided with a youngster

• Oct 15, 2015

Blast at U.S. Army depot in Japan lights up night sky

No injuries reported in explosion that took place about 25 miles from Tokyo, which some witnesses thought were fireworks

• Aug 23, 2015

Tokyo restaurant gives new meaning to "catch of the day"

​We've all been to plenty of fish restaurants, but how about a fishing restaurant?

• Aug 5, 2015

Man sets himself on fire aboard Japan bullet train

2 dead, dozens injured after passenger poured an oil-like substance over his head and set himself on fire

• Jun 30, 2015

Kamikaze survivors share stories of sacrifice

70 years after the end of World War II, Japanese kamikaze share stories of sacrifice and survival

• Jun 17, 2015

Body of woman found in suitcase in Tokyo Station locker

"We were surprised and horrified," says train company spokesman after worker makes gruesome discovery

• Jun 1, 2015

Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth on plane

Special delivery at 36,000 feet: woman delivers baby girl on flight to Japan

• May 12, 2015

Asiana Airlines jet skids off runway

Japan's national broadcaster says Hiroshima airport closed and some passengers injured in not-so-smooth landing

• Apr 14, 2015

Michelle Obama arrives in Kenzo dress for Japan visit

The first lady picked a bright, lime green printed dress from a design house with Japanese roots for her arrival in Tokyo

• Mar 18, 2015