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Negotiations to Free Japanese Hostage Held by ISIS Collapse

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 29, 2015 06:57 PM EST

Negotiations between the government of Jordan and the Islamic State to secure the lives of a downed Jordanian fighter pilot and a Japanese hostage seem to have failed.

Japan Not So Easy: Half the Country's Not Having Sex

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 21, 2015 02:27 PM EST

A new study reported that nearly 50 percent of Japanese adults do not have sex.

ISIS Threatens to Kill 2 Japanese Hostages Unless Paid $200 Million

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 20, 2015 06:32 PM EST

The terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State has demanded $200 million in 72 hours or they will kill two Japanese prisoners in their custody.

Japan Promises $2.5 Billion for Middle East Nations Coping with Effects of ISIS

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 17, 2015 12:15 PM EST

The government of Japan has promised billions of dollars of support for countries that are currently dealing with the threat posed by the Islamic State.

Apple Gives Bundle of Joy to Japan with Lucky Bag Promotion

By Peter R - Dec 29, 2014 04:39 PM EST

The Lucky Bag offer promises buyers more than what they pay.

NY Yankee Hiroki Kuroda Set to Return to Japan, Sources Reported

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 27, 2014 10:06 AM EST

Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda has decided to pitch in Japan next year.

Japanese "Black Widow" Accused of Killing Six Partners Charged

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 10, 2014 06:21 PM EST

A 68-year-old woman has been charged in the death of her romantic partner, the sixth man to die while she was romantically involved with them.

China fines 12 Japanese auto part firms more than $200 million over price fixing

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 20, 2014 10:16 AM EDT

The Chinese government has handed out a record setting fine to Japanese auto parts makers in a foreboding sign of things to come for Western firms which the government has found guilty of similar offenses.

Japan protests over Russian exercises on disputed islands

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 13, 2014 07:10 PM EDT

The government of Japan has lodged a formal protest with the government of Russia over Russian war games on islands claimed by both countries, which has prevented both countries from signing of a formal peace treaty after World War II.

Teenage girl in Japan murders, dismembers friend, discusses it online

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 29, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

A teenage girl from Japan has been arrested after allegedly killing and dismembering one of her friends and posting about it on a popular message board.

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