Japan

The part-time worker was rehearsing with other staff members when he fell ill and lost consciousness at around 7:30pm.

A man allegedly screaming "you die" is said to have burst into a Japanese anime studio and set it on fire.

A veterinarian said the deer may associate the plastic with food.

The Olympic Games head to Japan next year and, of course, the stadia are already ready. But not everything in the build-up has gone to plan.

Japan’s six-month notice to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission took effect on Sunday.

It all looks quite comical as the faux-lion runs around Tobe Zoo in an attempt to replicate the movements of a real big cat.

Remarks from Japan's labour minister come after a petition urging bosses to be banned from forcing female staff to wear the painful shoes

The KuToo campaign, launched by Yumi Ishikawa, comes from the Japanese kutsu, meaning shoes, and kutsuu, meaning pain.

Donald Trump’s four-day state visit to Japan is designed to demonstrate the strength of the US-Japan alliance.

Emperor Akihito reigned for 30 years and sought bridge to chasm between his people and the Imperial Family.