Japanese Emperor Akihito visits a park in Tokyo amid moves to decide the date of his abdication.

Opposition leaders question Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to revise the constitution.

Shinzo Abe pledges to bolster Japan's defense to counter North Korea and carry out a human resources revolution in his f...

In 2002, North Korea admitted to methodically kidnapping Japanese nationals. Megumi Yokota was taken in 1977. Few victim...

Japan Coast Guard rescues three North Korean men after their fishing vessel capsizes, and continues to search for 12 mor...

Exactly 40 years since 13-year-old Megumi Yokota was abducted by North Korea, her parents still hope to see her again.

In Manila, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls for maximum pressure on North Korea.

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike quits as co-leader of the conservative opposition "Party of Hope."

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vow to better ties in Manila.

An advisory council of Japan's Education Ministry approves a revised plan to open a controversial veterinary school next...