Japan lifts emergency in most areas but not in Tokyo, Osaka
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency in large parts of the country on Thursday but said it would remain in place...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Abe, Putin end summit with little to show on disputed isles (Update)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up two days of talks on Thursday, with numerous economic deals but no big...
Japan’s Abe says after meeting with Trump he is confident of building trust
By Steve Holland and Kiyoshi Takenaka Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Donald Trump on Thursday seeking clarity on campaign statements by the president-elect...
Japan’s Abe points to 2008 crisis as G7 leaders debate global risk
Group of Seven leaders voiced concern about emerging economies on Thursday as their host, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, made a pointed comparison to the...
Japan’s Abe to refer to ‘apology’ in WW2 anniversary remarks
By Linda Sieg Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will include the words “apology” and “aggression” in his statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end...
Japan’s Abe pushes security bills through lower house, despite protests (Updated)
By Linda Sieg Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday pushed through parliament’s lower house legislation that could see troops sent to fight abroad for...
Japan PM Abe met with rare heckling at Battle of Okinawa ceremony
By Elaine Lies Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was heckled and met with cries of “Go home!” at a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of...
Japan’s Abe seeks to showcase close US ties on landmark visit
By Matt Spetalnick President Barack Obama will host Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for White House talks on Tuesday to showcase newly strengthened defense ties...
China urges Japan to properly educate youth over disputed islands
By Michael Martina China urged Japan on Tuesday to properly educate its youth, joining South Korea in condemning Japan’s approval of textbooks its neighbours say...
Islamic State said to set new deadline for hostage swap
An audio message purportedly from a Japanese journalist being held by Islamic State militants said a Jordanian air force pilot also held by the group...
Japan proposes record $42 bln military budget to counter China’s rise
By Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government approved a record $42 billion military budget on Wednesday, with outlays rising for...
Japan’s Abe poised to announce snap poll, delay tax hike
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that he would call an early election to seek a fresh...
Japan’s Abe to postpone tax hike, call December election
By Linda Sieg Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will postpone a planned tax increase and call a general election for December, a newspaper said on...
Xi urges faster APEC talks on China-backed free trade area
By Michael Martina The global economic recovery is unstable and nations in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) bloc should speed up free trade talks...
China, Japan set aside isle row, paving way for leaders to meet
By Ben Blanchard and Leika Kihara China and Japan agreed on Friday to work on improving ties and signalled willingness to put a bitter row...