Hirotake Yano opened the first 100-yen store in 1991, a couple of years after the burst of the Japanese economic ‘bubble,’ which was the beginning of a profound shift in Japanese consumer culture

Dictatorship says its latest projectile can strike targets anywhere in the world

The decision was made to 'ensure that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation can continue offering banking services to clients with no disruption once the UK leaves the EU'.

Is this their most beautiful store yet?

Rival car manufacturers Renault and Nissan were also affected by the virus last month, when the companies stopped production at plants in Japan, Britain, France, Romania and India

The ship took on water after the collision, but has been towed back to safety

Three aboard the destroyer were medically evacuated, including its commanding officer

The ship is reportedly headed back to port

One worker found to have high levels of the deadly element in his lungs

'A stable succession of the Imperial throne is a momentous issue', says the Japanese Prime Minister 

Japan’s upper house passed a legislative bill on Friday that lets private homes rent out space to paying guests

Masaaki Osaka allegedly used a petrol bomb to set a police officer on fire

Operation comes just days after Kim Jong-un conducted short-range ballistic missile test

‘It’s the first time we have exercised with two carriers. It’s a major exercise for us’

State-run news agency declared missile fell ‘within metres’ of target in Japanese waters

South Korean president calls emergency meeting in response to launch