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Crackdown on shark fishing opposed by Japan, China
Matt McGrath Mar 14, 2013
Japan and China have failed to block new restrictions on shark fishing at an international conference in Thailand.
Two years after Fukushima disaster, doubts of food safety linger in Japan
Catherine Winter Apr 19, 2013
Japanese officials say food produced in the region around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is safe. But if you want your rice tested in front of you -- there's a service for that.
Japan marks two year anniversary of tsunami
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Mar 11, 2013
Today's anniversary is being marked with protests against nuclear power in Japan. But can the country sustain a non-nuclear energy policy?
Japan to restart nuclear plants
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Feb 28, 2013
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has called for some nuclear plants to reopen in order to ensure energy security for the country.
Toyota's back on top
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Jan 28, 2013
After a dramatic couple of years, Japanese car giant Toyota has beaten General Motors to become the world's biggest-selling car maker.
In modern Japan, being a ninja is no way to make a living
Mariko Oi Jan 21, 2013
The ninja is one of Japan's oldest and most mysterious professions, but today modern methods to spy, sabotage, and kill are putting them out of work.
Boeing Dreamliner problems could hinge on Japan
Shannon Mullen Jan 16, 2013
The FAA has grounded U.S.-registered Boeing Dreamliners until the planes pass a safety inspection, following a similar move in Japan Tuesday.
Dreamliners grounded by two of Japan's largest airlines
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Jan 16, 2013
After another incident on a 787 Dreamliner, Japan's two largest airlines have grounded Boeing's new flagship plane.
Japanese economy gets a $224 billion boost
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Jan 11, 2013
The new government in Tokyo has unveiled a $224 billion stimulus plan in its latest bid to support the world's number three economy.
In Japan, importance of family business opens up opportunities
Mariko Oi Dec 25, 2012
Family businesses dominate Japan's corporate landscape. For generations, sons have always taken on the top job. But what happens if there's not a male heir to inherit the business?
