Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will travel to South Korea on Monday to shore up security cooperation between the East Asian neighbours and their mutual U.S. ally that is meant to counter China's growing regional power.

W ITHIN 24 HOURS on January 6th, two events took place that encapsulate the mixed legacy Joe Biden will leave in America’s relationship with Japan. That afternoon North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile,

Outgoing US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has said that he believes the US-Japan alliance was improved during his time in office.

The leaders of Japan and Malaysia have reaffirmed they will work closely to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law. This comes as China continues to step up its maritime activities in the East and South China seas.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, Japan’s Ise-Shima region is a place where ancient traditions, spirituality and the great outdoors collide.

Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around 600AD, making them some of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Inside the main hall, discover treasures including canopies, paintings, and statues amassed over centuries.

Apollo Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, as global investment firms pump more resources into the region to capitalise on a surge in deals and assets.

Start by opening your windows and filling your home with fresh air. In addition to cleaning out the stale air in your home, oosouji is all about reinforcing your connection to nature. The fresh air will increase the emotional impact of the ritual.

Asia. Europe. South America. Oceania. Long-haul flights to far-flung destinations promise airfare bargains as we kick off the new year.