Japan envoy leaves NKorea, gives no hints on talks
2 days ago
Glyn Davies, the top U.S. envoy on North Korea, who visited South Korea, China and Japan this week, said earlier he had hoped to learn more about Iijima's visit during his talks in Tokyo.
More controversy for Japan party over sex comments
2 days ago
In October 1999, Nishimura was forced to resign as parliamentary vice-minister of defense for suggesting Japan should be armed with nuclear weapons, after serving in the post for only 16 days.
As yen falls, goods from Japan are more affordable
3 days ago
For automakers that sell a larger proportion of their vehicles outside Japan, like Mazda, the advantage is greater: For Mazda, it's about $4,000 per vehicle.
Japan mayor: Lack of sensitivity caused flap
4 days ago
An outspoken Japanese mayor who outraged many with remarks about Japan's wartime and modern sexual services has stood by his comments, but says he may have lacked "international sensitivity."
China questions Japan rule over Okinawa
4 days ago
Although Washington doesn't take a formal stance on the Senkakus' sovereignty, it recognizes Japanese control over them and says they fall within the scope of the U.S.-Japan mutual defense pact.
Japan watchdog to halt test reactor over safety
4 days ago
But with both Monju and Rokkasho having technical problems, Japan has built up a large stockpile of plutonium extracted overseas and at home, causing international proliferation concerns.
Nikkei up after Japan gets nod from G7 on stimulus
7 days ago
Japan's stock market jumped Monday after global finance leaders gave a seal of approval to the country's stimulus program and refrained from criticizing its weakening effect on the yen.
Japan's Nikkei jumps as dollar passes 100-yen mark
10 days ago
South Korea's Kospi fell 1.6 percent to 1,948.18 amid jitters over competition with Japan, whose weakened currency puts South Korean exporters at a disadvantage.
Japan pulls back on denials of WWII sex slavery
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That evidence was not included in Japan's only investigation of the issue, in 1991-1993.
Japan says it will honor apologies for war abuses
12 days ago
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Japan had "accepted the facts of history in a spirit of humility" and that Abe "shared that view.
