For Sushi Chain, Conveyor Belts Carry Profit

The Kura “revolving sushi” chain has succeeded where many of Japan’s celebrated eateries fall short: turning a profit in a punishing economy.

Japanese pop band boosts onion sales

A struggling agricultural community in Japan is hoping that song and dance troupes known as idol groups might inject a little energy into their sluggish enterprise.

Japan hosts traditional German Christmas market

Japan is marking 150 years of friendship with Germany by hosting a traditional Christmas market.

Japan defence review warns of China's military might

Japan has unveiled sweeping changes to its national defence polices, boosting its southern forces in response to neighbouring China's military rise.

Japan Plans Military Shift to Focus More on China

Japan is about to release guidelines reducing forces pointed toward Russia in favor of units that can respond to China.