Abe questioned over Trump

Abe questioned over Trump

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces tough questions over his approach to US President Donald Trump.

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Large hole filmed beneath Fukushima Daiichi No.2 reactor

Large hole filmed beneath Fukushima Daiichi No.2 reactor

Tokyo Electric releases an image of a large hole below Japan's Fukushima Daiichi number two reactor.

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Blizzard triggers 25-car pileup in northern Japan

Blizzard triggers 25-car pileup in northern Japan

A snowstorm causes a pileup involving 25 cars in Hokkaido, northern Japan.

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World-first retinal transplants involving donor iPS stem cells approved

World-first retinal transplants involving donor iPS stem cells approved

Japan approves the world's first retinal transplants using cells grown from donor iPS stem cells.

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Supreme Court rules Google needn't delete search results

Supreme Court rules Google needn't delete search results

Japan's Supreme Court rejects a man's suit to have Google delete search results showing his criminal record.

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Abe to discuss creating US jobs with Trump

Abe to discuss creating US jobs with Trump

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he'll talk about expanding Japanese direct investment and creating jobs in the United Sta...

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BOJ lifts growth outlook

BOJ lifts growth outlook

The Bank of Japan raises its growth outlook for fiscal 2016 from 1 to 1.4 percent.

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Protesters denounce Trump in Tokyo

Protesters denounce Trump in Tokyo

People gathered in Tokyo Tuesday morning to protest the policies of US President Donald Trump.

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Japan to use two hot springs symbols

Japan to use two hot springs symbols

A committee is expected to approve the use of Japan Industrial Standard's hot springs mark alongside the international o...

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Imperial Couple resting at seaside villa

Imperial Couple resting at seaside villa

Japan's Imperial Couple is taking it easy at the Hayama Imperial Villa after Emperor Akihito developed a mild fever.

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