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Outrage over YouTuber’s dead body video

An American YouTube star has prompted a barrage of criticism after he posted a video which showed the body of an apparent suicide victim in Japan.

Twitter expands its character limit

Social media giant Twitter has announced that it has expanded its character limit length from 140 to 280.

Japan’s Abe wins ‘super-majority’ vote

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stormed to a landslide "super-majority" in snap Japanese elections, near complete projections showed Monday, with the hardline nationalist immediately pledging to "deal firmly" with North Korea.

Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs

Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday.

Nissan faces $220m hit from Japanese recall

Nissan will recall 1.2 million vehicles in Japan after regulators said safety checks did not meet domestic requirements.

Japan records high business confidence in decade

Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers has jumped to its highest level in a decade, a key central survey showed on Monday, as the world's number three economy picks up pace.

Japan’s parliament dissolved ahead of snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially dissolved parliament Thursday, effectively kicking off a national election campaign where he faces an unexpected and formidable challenge from the popular governor of Tokyo.

North Korea fires another missile over Japan

North Korea fired a missile that flew over Japan’s northern Hokkaido far out into the Pacific Ocean on Friday, South Korean and Japanese officials said, deepening tensions after Pyongyang’s recent test of its most powerful nuclear bomb.

Japan’s princess gives up royalty for marriage

A Japanese princess has forfeited the privileges of royalty to marry her heartthrob, a commoner. She also thus becomes a commoner henceforth.

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

Nuclear-armed North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday in a major escalation that triggered global alarm and a furious response from the government in Tokyo.

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