Japan

The woman’s skeletal remains were found on a beach in northeastern Japan, which was devastated by the giant wave.

Women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during WW2 renew call for justice as memories come under attack.

Yusaku Maezawa launches search for eight people to join him as the first private passenger on a trip around the moon.

During pandemic’s course, Japan performed about 60 tests per 1,000 people, compared with 130 in S Korea and 1,000 in US.

Father-son duo hoped Biden administration would block extradition, but US authorities handed them over.

New online manga platforms have seen a huge surge in popularity during COVID lockdowns as people read on their phones.

We will not get back to our normal lives until the virus is eradicated in all countries, Italy’s economy minister said.

Inspections are to focus on Pratt & Whitney engines of the type that failed during a United Airlines flight on Saturday.

US orders scrutiny of 777s with same type of engine that failed on United Airlines flight forcing return to airport.

US President Joe Biden pledged $4bn in US aid to the COVAX fund to buy coronavirus vaccines for global distribution.

Japan’s female Olympics minister replaces Yoshiro Mori, who resigned after making sexist comments.

Japan will pay $1.9bn in coming year for the 55,000 US troops based there after Trump sought to quadruple payment.

Japan begins mass inoculation campaign with just five months to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Liberal Democratic Party to let female legislators join key party meetings as observers, amid complaints over sexism.