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Japan slaps additional sanctions against Iran over nuclear program

TOKYO — The cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan approved Friday a set of additional sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program,…

No. of Internet crime cases hits record high in 1st half

TOKYO — Police responded to a record 2,444 Internet crime cases nationwide in the first half of this year, a National Police…

From left: Mika Nakashima, Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter and Wentworth Miller pose on the red carpet at the…

The ultimate serviced office

The ultimate serviced office

TOKYO — For many companies looking to set up shop in Japan, it is usually not worth the investment early…

Electronic treadmill

Electronic treadmill

TOKYO — Manufacturer Alinco will release an electronic walking treadmill -- the Electric Walker 3010 -- that comes with voice…

Blair memoir excites booksellers, riles critics

Blair memoir excites booksellers, riles critics

LONDON — It's a political memoir with celebrity trappings -- secrecy, security, a multimillion-dollar deal and, crucially, controversy. Tony Blair's…