Japan

Japan detains another US serviceman in Okinawa

Jul 25, 2016 09:14

Japan has arrested yet another American military personnel on charges of drunk driving in the Okinawa Prefecture.
Nuclear plant in Japan checked for damage after quake

Jul 17, 2016 04:10

Japanese authorities have conducted checks at a non-operational power plant in eastern Japan following a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in the region.
Official plays down Japan jet sales to Iran

Jul 16, 2016 11:59

An Iranian civil aviation official has played down reports on negotiations with Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft for purchase of regional passenger jets.
Japan's ruling coalition win threatens regional stability: Xinhua

Jul 11, 2016 03:02

China's official Xinhua news agency says a victory for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition in parliament’s upper house elections poses a danger to regional stability.
Japan's ruling coalition wins upper house polls: Report

Jul 10, 2016 12:32

Japan’s ruling coalition is reportedly set to win a landslide victory in general elections, boosting its majority in the upper house of parliament.
Japanese vote in elections for upper house of parliament

Jul 10, 2016 04:34

People in Japan are heading to the polling stations to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections, with the ruling coalition expected to secure a comfortable victory.
US, South Korea, Japan launch joint missile drill

Jun 29, 2016 04:19

South Korea, Japan and the United States have held their first joint ballistic missile defense exercise in waters off Hawaii amid rising tensions with North Korea.
Japanese rally in tens of thousands to protest US military presence

Jun 19, 2016 04:24

Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated in Japan against the heavy US military presence and violent crimes by American personnel on the Island of Okinawa.
Japanese stage massive rally outside US base in Okinawa

Jun 17, 2016 09:33

Scuffles have broken out between Japanese police and anti-US protesters who were out on the streets to voice their anger at the American military presence on the Okinawa island.
Tokyo governor steps down over spending scandal

Jun 15, 2016 09:06

The governor of Tokyo has resigned after coming under fire over misappropriation of tax money amid a looming no-confidence vote in the local assembly.