Shinzo Abe
Japan’s emperor signals he wants to abdicate but the law says he can’t
In a rare video address to the Japanese public, the 82-year-old said he feared his deteriorating health is preventing him from carrying out his duties.
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Tens of thousands protest against the US military presence on Okinawa after woman's murder
The US and Japan agreed to close the same base in 1996 after three American military personnel raped a 12-year-old school girl. Plans to relocate, however, never came to fruition.
Obama Will Visit Hiroshima — But He Won't Apologize for US Dropping the Atomic Bomb
The bombing of Hiroshima was the first time that a nuclear weapon was ever used in war, and it killed between 60,000 and 80,000 people instantly.
Researchers Are Working to Replace Japan’s Rural Workforce With Drones
As the Japanese population shrinks, researchers are investing hopes in an automated workforce.
Nine Dead as a Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan
The tremor struck 11 kilometres from the city of Kumamoto on Thursday evening. Some 44,400 people have been evacuated as aftershocks continue.
Here's Why Japan and Russia Might Sign a Peace Treaty — 70 Years After the War
Japanese nationalists are insisting that Russia must weaken its own nuclear deterrent to make Japan whole again. Russia doesn't quite agree.
Are China and Japan Heading for a South China Sea Showdown?
Japan is going to bat for South China Sea claimants and Vietnam is returning the favor, while the region grinds through ongoing territorial disputes.
Japan Is Gunning for a Permanent Gig on the UN Security Council
Post-World War II restrictions on Japan's military are easing, the nation participates in military exercises with allies, and is a big supporter of the UN — so it thinks it deserves a permanent seat.
After a Televised Brawl, Japanese Lawmakers Vote to Allow Military to Fight Overseas
For the first time since the end of World War II, controversial legislation will allow for 'collective self-defense' and the defense of Japan's allies.
A Bunch of Japanese Politicians Got in a Fight During a Pacifism Debate
One guy even tried to yank away the chairman's microphone so he couldn't call for a vote.
Historic Floods in Japan Force More Than 100,000 People From Their Homes
Tropical storm Etau slammed into Japan's main island Thursday, unleashing up to 20 inches of rain in some places, bursting levees, and causing mudslides.