South Korea, U.S. and Japanese warships have launched their first anti-submarine drills in five years, after North renewed ballistic missile tests this week
Japan has protested to Russia over the detention of a Japanese consulate official on espionage allegations, denying the allegations and accusing Russian authorities of abusive …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries in what he’s called “funeral diplomacy,” the day before he hosts a …
The Japanese government is preparing to hold a lavish state funeral for Shinzo Abe on Tuesday amid protests against the taxpayer-funded ceremony for the country’s …
Tropical Depression Talas has unleashed fierce rainfall in parts of Japan, setting off landslides, halting trains and killing a man after he crashed his car …
Protester sustains widespread burns as Japan wrestles with legacy of leader whose death revealed scale of politicians’ links to Unification church A man has set …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed disappointment over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine because …
More than 7 million people urged to take refuge as Typhoon Nanmadol hits south-west of country with 150mph winds Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in south-western …
Authorities urge evacuations on Kyushu island before arrival of storm that could cause flooding, landslides and collapse of houses Japan’s weather agency has warned of …
‘Japan’s government should be embarrassed to still be imposing a requirement for spousal consent to abortion and should remove this requirement immediately,’ says campaigner
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ruling party will cut ties with the Unification Church following a widening scandal trigged by former leader Shinzo …
Contest asks young adults for ideas to revitalise popularity of alcoholic drinks after big fall in tax revenues The Japanese government has launched a nationwide …
A single dolphin thought to have injured at least six people at beaches in Fukui prefecture, with one person requiring 14 stitches Beachgoers in Japan …
Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 2.2% for the April-June quarter from the previous quarter, as consumer spending rebounded with COVID-19 restrictions getting …
Warnings of floods and mudslides on Honshu island south-west of Tokyo as storm heads towards the capital Tropical storm Meari unleashed heavy rains on Japan’s …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says that China’s military exercises aimed at Taiwan represent a “grave problem” that threatens regional peace and security after five …
A group of Japanese lawmakers including two former defense ministers has met with Taiwan’s president in a rare high-level visit to discuss regional security
Defence ministry also sounds alarm at prospect of Beijing-Moscow ties deepening amid expectations Tokyo will boost defence spending Japan’s defence ministry has said it is …
Asian shares are mostly lower, although Japan’s benchmark rallied after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party garnered a landslide parliamentary election victory
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will pay a brief condolence visit to Japan next week following the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo …
Local police confirm weapon used to kill former Japan prime minister was homemade gun Shinzo Abe, Japan’s former prime minister, dies after being shotShinzo Abe …
NHK public television says Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed bleeding and was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech …
Pyongyang accuses US of seeking ‘military supremacy’ over Asia-Pacific amid reports North ready for first nuclear test in five years North Korea has denounced the …
A Japanese High Court has rejected an appeal by a former brokerage manager alleging on-the-job harassment and unlawful dismissal after he took parental leave at …
A Japanese court has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples …
Delay in approving emergency contraception, and the possible $780 cost, reflect priorities of male-dominated parliament, say critics Women in Japan could be forced to seek …
Fusako Shigenobu, who co-founded the terrorist group Japanese Red Army, has been released from prison after serving a 20-year sentence, and apologized for hurting innocent …
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday his country will double its financial aid for Ukraine to $600 million in support of the country badly …
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan will slowly phase out Russian oil imports in unity with the Group of Seven’s effort against Russia’s invasion of …
Japan is sending a vice foreign minister to the Solomon Islands amid worry over a security agreement it struck with China that could increase Beijing’s …
Authorities lost contact with the Kazu 1 after crew reported it sinking off the island of Hokkaidō, local news said Japan’s coast guard has dispatched …
When Oksana Stepanyuk, an award-winning soprano with the Japan Opera Foundation, performs “Melody,” composed by Myroslav Skoryk, a Ukrainian, her voice turns into a wail …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. lawmakers have reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance, amid heightened global tensions …