Russian President Vladimir Putin surprises by proposing a peace treaty between his country and Japan this year.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Vladivostock, agreeing that Abe's visit to C...

North Korean Vice Chairman and Director of International Affairs criticizes Japan's stance on his country in talks with ...

Crown Prince Naruhito visits a hi-tech research center in Grenoble, France.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Vladimir Putin discuss a territorial dispute and North Korea in Vladivostok.

The battle to lead the Liberal Democratic Party kicks off with LDP Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba looking to unseat Pr...

Hundreds of hogs are culled after swine fever is confirmed at a pig farm in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan.

Emperor Akihito's grandson Prince Hisahito celebrates his 12th birthday.

Typhoon-hit Kansai International Airport will partially resume operations on Friday.

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake wreaks destruction in Hokkaido, killing at least two with the death toll set to rise.