Shinzo Abe
Japanese Emperor Akihito to Abdicate in 2019: Reports
It would be the first abdication by an emperor in 200 years.
Abe's Pearl Harbor Visit and the Threat of Internment
Citizens of Axis nations living in America became enemy aliens in WW2.
Putin-Abe Meeting Does Not Please Majority of Japanese
The Japanese PM's approval rating fell by 6 percent in a month.
Putin Calls For End of Kuril Islands 'Ping Pong'
Vladimir Putin made his first presidential visit to Japan.
Vladimir Putin's Thoughts on Japanese Sake
The Russian president shared a glass of the Japanese beverage with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Putin and Abe Meet to Untangle 70-Year Island Dispute
This is why Russia and Japan still have no World War II peace deal.
Japan Criticizes Russia for Missiles on Kuril Islands
Japan and Russia have still not signed a World War II peace accords due to the dispute.
China Gloats as Trump Dumps the Pacific Trade Deal
The "strategic intent" of the deal was underplayed during the election.
Japan Will Not Compromise on Island Dispute With Putin
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said all four disputed islands belong to Japan.
How Putin and Xi Outsmarted Obama and the West at G20
Putin broke his international isolation without having to abandon his aggression.
Japan Creates Ministry For Relations With Russia
Tokyo announced the new role ahead of Shinzo Abe's meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Japan Pledges $30B for African Investment
Investment in resource-rich Africa will be spread over three years.
Why Japan's Emperor Abdication Matters
The stage may be set for a historic battle between Japan's political establishment and the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Tokyo's First Female Governor Has Eye on Olympics
Yuriko Koiko outpolled two men, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's candidate.
Pacifist Restraints Up for Debate After Abe's Landslide
Some fear talk of revising the post-war constitution will divert attention from economic woes.
New Photo of Japanese Hostage in Syria 'Genuine:' Tokyo
Jumpei Yasuda went missing in July 2015 and is believed to be being held by the Nusra Front.
U.S. Troops Mourn Murdered Japanese Woman
Woman's death has reignited resentment of America's heavy military presence at Okinawa.
Obama's Historic, Controversial Visit to Hiroshima
The visit on Friday has stirred debate, with critics accusing both sides of having selective memories.
Why Has Japan Been Cozying Up to Vladimir Putin?
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has met with Vladimir Putin 13 times in three years.
Hiroshima Visit to Emphasize Japan-U.S. Alliance: Obama
President reiterates he won't apologize for decision in 'the midst of war' to drop bomb.
No U.S. Apology Planned as Obama Sets Hiroshima Visit
Will become first sitting U.S. president since World War II to visit the Japanese city hit by an atomic bomb.
Time Running Out to Find Japan Earthquake Survivors
Devastating quake halts factory production; economic damage may exceed $10 billion.
Search for Survivors in Japan, 32 Dead After Quakes
'Race against time' for rescue operations with wind and rain forecast to get heavier on southern Japanese island.
Calling All Ninjas: Japan is Hiring
The country is looking for six full-time ninjas with acrobatic skills, no Japanese required.
Japanese PM Criticizes MP's Obama 'Slave' Comments
Kazuya Maruyama was trying to praise the U.S. for appointing an African-American president.
Nissan to Hackers: We're Not Whalers, Leave Us Alone
Anonymous has been targeting Japanese and Icelandic websites over whaling.
Japan and South Korea Settle Deal on Wartime Sex Slaves
Tokyo offers Seoul $8.3 million in compensation for the "comfort women" forced into sexual slavery.
Modi Makes Headway Abroad; the Gandhis Halt Progress at Home
A deal with Japan, rapprochement with Pakistan, but deadlock in parliament.
Anonymous Claims it Brought Down Abe's Website
Police are investigating what caused the site to crash.
Japanese Automakers Have a Plan to Save the Planet
Will hydrogen gain mass appeal, or will it be the ill-fated Betamax to the electric vehicle's VHS?