Japan puts 'too much burden' on U.S. for security, former defense minister Kono says

This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany.

Japan's factory activity growth hits 4-year high on stockpiling, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its strongest pace in over four years in April, as companies ramped up production and ...

Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the ...

Japan’s prime minister launches a panel to review her country’s defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions ...

Japan Confirms Hormuz Transit as Iran Talks Continue, PM Says

Japan’s prime minister confirmed that a ship linked to the country has transited the Strait of Hormuz, as Tokyo continues to ...

Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff members claim.

Japan’s higher education sector faces reckoning as student pool shrinks

The potential abolition of so many universities is a ‘dramatic move’ that analysts warn will affect thousands of students and ...

Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran war escalation fears

This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of ...