Sanae Takaichi could be Japan’s first woman prime minister, but outcome unclear
Party member Sanae Takaichi speaks before a runoff election during the Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election on September…
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba steps down, responding to party pressure
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will resign, following growing calls from…
Japan's prime minister, in role for less than a year, announces he will resign – The Journal
Japan’s prime minister, in role for less than a year, announces he will resign The JournalJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru…
Prince Hisahito marks adulthood as Japan’s monarchy faces succession crisis
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He…
British aircraft carrier makes historic visit to Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Defense ministers from Japan and Britain hailed their “deep strategic alignment” on Thursday as a…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, CSI 300
The Seoul skyline. Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday, breaking ranks from…
Bones found at Japanese site where Korean forced laborers died in WWII
TOKYO (AP) — Police said Wednesday that a set of bones recovered at a wartime mine in Japan…
Japan warns public of catastrophic Mount Fuji eruption with ‘alarmist’ simulation
Tokyo shrouded in midday darkness, trains derailed, roofs collapsing under volcanic ash: this is the vision Japan’s Cabinet…
Japan PM Ishiba expresses ‘remorse’ on World War II surrender anniversary
ADVERTISEMENT Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War II surrender Friday with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…
South Korean president will meet Japanese leader ahead of summit with Trump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…
Heavy rain slams Japan, causing floods and mudslides
TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on Monday, injuring…
Shigetoshi Kotari, Hiromasa Urakawa die from boxing injuries
Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries suffered during separate fights at an Aug. 2 match in…