Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama said Wednesday he will step down.
PM Yukio Hatoyama resigns
The ruling party struggles to revive its chances in an upper house election.
Japan’s jobless rate climbed to 5.1%
Unemployment rate rose to 5.1 % in April, the highest level since January.
Peeing Boy gets ready for World Cup
“Shoben Kozo” in Japan’s soccer team suit at Hamamatsucho station.
Panasonic To Enter Solar Cell Business
New solar power generation systems, the first series since acquiring rival Sanyo.
IPad’s Arrival in Japan
The iPad has officially gone on sale on sale in Japan, May 28 at 8 a.m.
Tokyo Special Import-Car Show
Nearly 200 showcased aftermarket parts and tuned imported cars.
Japan trial for anti-whaling activist
The trial for Peter Bethune opened May 27 at Tokyo District Court.
Worked to death
Nihonkai Shoya was ordered to pay about 78.6 million yen to the parents of an employee who died of overwork in 2007.
Raji Sourani’s talk
Palestinian Center for Human Rights founder gave detailed accounts of the Gaza Strip situation.
Prosecutors quit on Ozawa again
A decision was made not to indict Ichiro Ozawa for misuse of funds.
432,000 bottles of Volvic recalled
Kirin Beverage Co. recalls one-liter bottles of mineral water in Japan.
Tokyo Nostalgic Car
Nissan Skyline, Lancia Stratos and dozen other vintage cars on diplay for the 20th anniversary of the show.
