European Union and Japan sign historic trade deal

Japan and the European Union signed a wide-ranging free trade deal that both sides hope will act as a counterweight to the protectionist forces unleashed by US President Donald Trump.

Death toll rises to 155 in Japan flooding, mudslides

The death toll on Tuesday rose to more than 150 people in the flooding and mudslides in western Japan, the government said.

Japan floods: Dozens killed in deluges and landslides

Flooding and landslides have killed at least 38 people and left dozens missing in western areas of Japan.

Japan May End Iran Oil Loading from October

Japanese oil refiners may have to stop loading Iranian crude oil from Oct. 1 if Japan’s government does not secure an exemption from US sanctions to allow imports to continue, the president of the Petroleum Association of Japan (PAJ) said on Friday.

Trump to Host Japan PM Five Days before Summit with Kim

With less than a week to go before meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump plays host Thursday to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who wants his voice heard ahead of the unprecedented talks.

Russia, Japan agree to work together on projects in disputed Kuril Islands

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe analyzed Saturday in Moscow the progress of negotiations on joint projects in the Kuril Islands, claimed by both countries, and agreed to speed up the work of getting those projects started.

Japan not satisfied with N. Korea’s nuke test halt, wants ‘complete & irreversible’ denuclearization

While South Korea has welcomed Kim Jong-un’s announcement of the suspension of nuclear and ballistic tests, Tokyo, which strongly supports Washington’s “maximum pressure” approach, voiced an extremely cautious optimism.

Japan joining US global anti-missile shield ‘directly affects’ Russia’s security interests : Lavrov

The deployment of US missile shield components in Japan directly affects Russia’s national security and regional interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a press conference with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo.

Pence promises 'toughest' economic sanctions ever for North Korea

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Japan's defense ministry Wednesday -- part of a multi-day Asia tour that will end with him in South Korea for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Japan conducts missile drills in Tokyo despite detente

The Japanese government conducted a missile drill in the heart of Tokyo, the first time the current administration has coordinated a rehearsal evacuation in the capital.

US missile systems in Japan may have offensive purpose & be controlled by Washington : Moscow

The US-made Aegis missile-defense system deployed in Japan could be used for offensive purposes and fall under full control of Washington, the Russian foreign minister warns.

Japan PM wants to cooperate with "international community" to stop North Korea

Japan's prime minister on Thursday criticized North Korea for continuing with what he called its "unacceptable" provocations and said that he would work with the international community to change the situation.

Russia Accuses US of Breaking Treaty over Defense System Sale to Japan

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov Saturday accused the United States of violating a key arms treaty by selling a missile defense system to Japan.

Japan will not relocate embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: FM

Japan will not relocate its embassy from Israel's Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said here Tuesday.

Japan seeks longer-range cruise missiles amid North Korea threat

Japan plans to acquire medium-range air-to-surface missiles, expanding its strike capability to North Korea.

US navy plane carrying 11 crashes in sea near Japan, 8 found

Eight of the 11 sailors, on board a United States navy plane, which crashed Wednesday in waters southeast of Japan, have been rescued alive, the Japanese government said.

Japan backs US re-list of North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism

The Japanese Prime Minister Tuesday said that his government supported the decision of the United States to re-include North Korea on the list of the state sponsors of terrorism, a move aimed at putting more pressure on Pyongyang.

S. Korea, U.S., Japan agree to seek all diplomatic options on North Korea

Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed Wednesday to seek all possible diplomatic options for peacefully and completely resolving the issue of North Korea's nuclear program.

North Korean nuclear attack on Seoul, Tokyo could kill 2M

 A North Korean nuclear attack on Seoul and Tokyo could claim more than 2 million lives, a U.S. website monitoring Pyongyang said Thursday.

Abe plans snap election in Japan amid Korea crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this morning announced he plans to dissolve parliament's lower house on Thursday for a snap election, as he seeks a fresh mandate to overcome "a national crisis".