Japan

Pokémon GO Release Date and Rumors: Fans can Practice Pokémon Battles at Real-Life Gym in November

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 22, 2015 02:17 PM EDT

Pokémon fans can practice real-life battles starting in November at the Pokémon Expo Gym opening in Osaka, Japan.

Japan restarts another nuclear reactor

By David Allen - Oct 21, 2015 09:45 AM EDT

The crowds outside made themselves clear: No nukes. But the government ordered another reactor started, the second since the shutdown caused by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor crisis.

Is the Islamic State on the Move in Bangladesh?

By Dustin Braden - Oct 03, 2015 01:44 PM EDT

It seems Islamic State continues to expand its international reach by inspiring new offshoots as the murders of two foreigners in less than a week in Bangladesh show the group may have found support in the South Asian nation.

Japanese Café lists Spouses as a Menu Option

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 16, 2015 03:14 PM EDT

Men and women in Japan can now rent a spouse for one night.

Japan Lifts Fukushima Evacuation Order On Town Hit By Nuclear Radiation

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 07, 2015 09:02 AM EDT

The Japanese government lifted an evacuation order on Naraha, a town hit by nuclear radiation during the Fukashima disaster, over four-and-a-half years after relocating the population.

USA Defeats Germany, Heads to the Women’s World Cup Finals

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 01, 2015 10:29 AM EDT

The USA Women's National team has made it to the World Cup finals after defeating top-ranked Germany 2-0.

Paul McCartney Gave Up Pot Long Ago- Wants to Be a Good Grandpa

By Maria Slither - May 30, 2015 12:03 PM EDT

Paul McCartney said that he has given up smoking weed a long time ago and has been leading a healthy lifestyle.

US Accuses China of Positioning Artillery in South China Sea, Japan & EU Urge Calm

By Dustin M Braden - May 29, 2015 02:00 PM EDT

The United States accused China of placing artillery on islands it is building in the South China Sea, as Japan and the European Union beseeched all parties involved in the complex showdown to let cooler heads prevail.

Philippines and Vietnam Send Warning to China with Friendly Football Match in South China Sea

By Dustin M Braden - May 27, 2015 10:35 AM EDT

Soldiers from the Philippines and Vietnam sent a warning to China about its aggression in the South China Sea in an unusual manner, a game of football.

Sony Xperia Z4 Release Date and Features Update: Specs Officially Unveiled, But Only Available in Japan

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 20, 2015 08:54 AM EDT

Sony has announced its new smartphone, the Xperia Z4, but has said that it will initially only be available in Japan.

64-Year Old Japan School Principal Paid 12,000 Women and Children for Sex in Philippines, Clicked Photos

By Peter R - Apr 10, 2015 09:41 AM EDT

Investigators made the shocking revelation when they arrested 64-year old Yuhei Takashima on Wednesday.

Apple Opening a Dedicated Apple Watch Store In A Tokyo Luxury Department Store

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 17, 2015 02:25 AM EDT

Apple is taking an entirely different approach for selling its Apple Watch. In the latest move, the company is constructing a Watch shop inside Shinjuku's Isetan, one of the biggest and most famous department stores in Japan.

Rangers Ace Yu Darvish Opts for Tommy John Surgery, will miss 2015 Season

By Cheri Cheng - Mar 13, 2015 04:15 PM EDT

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish has opted to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on.

Japan's Latest "Rina" Girlfriend Talking Pillow 'Moans' When Touched

By Maria Slither - Mar 05, 2015 11:53 AM EST

Rina Makuraba is a recently-developed talking pillow invented by the Japanese developer Koichi Uchimura. Rina is said to respond from touch and will moan and groan if given the right hand movement.

90% of Staff In a Japanese Hotel Will Be Robots

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 07, 2015 03:45 AM EST

A Japanese theme park is opening a new hotel in July that will be operated almost entirely by robots.

Fun Stuff

Editor's pick

Real Time Analytics