Japan

Kim made broad commitment to work toward denuclearization

There are still many people missing and others in need of help, we are working against time, Japanese PM says

Japan’s Meteorological Agency issues special weather warnings across four prefectures in the west of Japan

Minister brief that livestock centres comprises 58.3% of agricultural centre

Pompeo lands in Japan for a brief stopover before flying to North Korea

At its peak 'doomsday cult' had at least 10,000 members in Japan and overseas

Japan on Thursday ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents from Kyoto after 'historic' rains

A collection now includes some 15,000 pieces of found "origami art" made by customers

The monarch is performing his official duties as usual, palace spokesperson says

The United States also holds regular air and naval patrols in the South China Sea

Midfielder says he is satisfied with team’s performance against Belgium

Midfielder happy to see Belgium enter quarters, says team has game-changers

Japanese women's university said Tuesday it will admit transgender students who were born male but identify as female

Belgium coach Martinez expresses his pride in players

Not clear when the emperor will resume his public duties

The 12 sites include Oura Cathedral, a Catholic church in Nagasaki

Japanese father who kept his mentally ill adult son in a cage for decades received a suspended jail term on Wednesday

West Japan Railway firm hopes that the striking appearance of the train will help boost tourism

83 Japanese companies were operating in Pakistan including Toyota and Suzuki Motors, Consul General says

Colombia suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan made their Poland and Senegal a must-win encounter in Group H

Programs like Code Chrysalis are trying to change Japan’s traditional corporate culture

The decision comes after US President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un met last week in Singapore

The US-North Korea summit has exceeded all expectations, Moon said

No immediate reports of major damage, tsunami warning

The prime minister also noted the long history of economic and development cooperation between the two countries

Japan has made clear that it will not provide economic assistance for North Korea until all three issues are resolved

Employers regulate pregnancies of Japanese women

The last ministerial-level talks between Tokyo and Pyongyang were held in 2015

Abe's government under fire after a senior MP suggested only women should raise children under three

Washington wants North Korea to quickly give up all its nuclear weapons

Win serves as confidence booster for hosts of the 2020 Olympics

Barcelona legend calls playing for new side ‘a big challenge’ for him

The #Metoo campaign is gaining momentum in Japan

The scandal and the ministry's perceived mishandling of the allegations have provoked a public outcry

Japan had extended a grant of $83,064 to NUML under its Grant Assistance for the project

Initiative to focus on improving cross-border security

Study by Lowy Institute highlights that global wealth and power is rapidly shifting eastwards

The UAE is Japan's main trading partner in the Middle East

Brazilian Jose Antonio Nogueira sets his sights on transforming country into a continental force

Nabi Tajima, born in 1900, died from old age at a hospital

Japan has 110 active volcanoes and monitors 47 of them around the clock

I decided to step down to avoid further turmoil and to take responsibility for my actions

Affirms commitment to stick with UN resolutions aimed at forcing North Korea to abandon nuclear weapons

"It was extremely dangerous and his negligence is serious"

First such visit in more than two years comes at a time of frenetic diplomatic activity in Northeast Asia

Guinness World Records is currently investigating possible contenders for the title of oldest living person

While Abe fends off political pressure to resign, his wife has continued her active presence on social media

It's important to cooperate with local residents to get rid of the insect

European steel and aluminium associations warn that US tariffs could cost their sectors thousands of jobs.

The volcano, which featured in the 1967 James Bond film 'You Only Live Twice', has been grumbling since Thursday