Abe welcomes US-N.Korea summit

Abe welcomes US-N.Korea summit

Prime Minister Abe welcomes US President Trump's announcement of his first meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ...

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Aso reiterates sexual harassment not a crime

Aso reiterates sexual harassment not a crime

Japan's finance minister reiterates his claim that sexual harassment is not a crime.

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'Couples should have 3 kids' comment sparks backlash

'Couples should have 3 kids' comment sparks backlash

A ruling party politician sparks controversy saying he wants couples to have at least three children.

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Abe congratulates Trump on release of Americans

Abe congratulates Trump on release of Americans

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulates President Donald Trump on the release of three Americans held by North Korea.

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China's premier meets Emperor

China's premier meets Emperor

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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Finance officials get sexual harassment lecture

Finance officials get sexual harassment lecture

Finance Ministry officials get their first sexual harassment prevention lecture following a sexual misconduct scandal in...

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3 Asian leaders call for denuclearizing Korean peninsula

3 Asian leaders call for denuclearizing Korean peninsula

The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea call for denuclearizing the Korean peninsula but fall short of details.

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Japan, China, S.Korea summit to focus on N.Korea

Japan, China, S.Korea summit to focus on N.Korea

Leaders of Japan, China and South Korea will discuss North Korean denuclearization in Tokyo on Wednesday.

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China to offer Japan crested ibises

China to offer Japan crested ibises

In a sign of improving ties, China will offer Japan a pair of sought-after crested ibises.

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UN symposium treats N.Korean human rights problems

UN symposium treats N.Korean human rights problems

Family members of abductees taken by North Korea attend a symposium at the UN and ask for international cooperation in s...

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