Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's national security advisor Shotaro Yachi leaves for Moscow to pave the way for the Japan-Russ...

Japan Exploration Agency shows off seven ultra-small satellites that will be launched into space next month.

Japan's ruling parties pass TPP trade bills in the Lower House special committee amid loud protests from opposition lawm...

A four-party group reviewing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics remains undecided over plans to scrap some new venues over costs.

The Japanese government has decided to assign the Self Defense Forces in South Sudan new security duties to protect othe...

A World Cup for street performers is being held in Shizuoka, Japan.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledges $8b for Myanmar in meeting with Aun San Suu Kyi.

An inappropriate statement by Japan's Minister of Agriculture infuriates opposition parties and snags TPP-trade bill vot...

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Japan for 5 days of talks and a visit to Kyoto where she once lived.

Japan's Lower House is to ratify Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade bills, paving the way for their approval in the U...