World leaders have expressed shock and anguish over the shooting of Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech.
Mr Abe was shot...
Persistent health concerns have prompted Shinzo Abe to seek to step down as Japan’s prime minister, Japanese broadcaster NHK has reported.
Mr Abe, who turns...
Japan has launched its new space defence unit to monitor and counter threats to the country’s satellites.
The Space Operations Squadron, part of Japan’s Air...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the country is hopeful of hosting the Olympics this summer “without a hitch”.
Speculation regarding the likelihood of the...
Japanese sumo wrestling is the latest sport to be affected by fears over the new coronavirus outbreak.
On Sunday, national broadcaster NHK reported that officials...
Heavy rain has caused flooding and mudslides in southern Japan.
At least four people were injured during the severe weather, while dozens of homes have...