Typhoon Haishen Underway to Japan
Typhoon Haishen continued on its path toward southwestern Japan on Sunday, as 1.8 million people in seven prefectures have been ordered to evacuate.
Japan Coast Guard Searching for Missing Ship
A lone Filipino sailor has been rescued from the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean after a cargo ship with 43 people aboard went missing during Typhoon Maysak.
Japan Ruling Party Vote to Replace Abe Set for ‘Sept 14’
Japan's ruling party will vote September 14 on a replacement for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving premier.
Iran Hails Abe after His Resignation
Iran praised the outgoing Japanese prime minister for his valuable contribution to the promotion of Tehran-Tokyo ties after Abe Shinzo resignation.
Japan Economy Hit by Sweeping Pandemic
Japan was hit by its biggest economic contraction on record in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic crushed consumption and exports.
Japan Hiroshima Survivors Mark 75th Year
As Japan marks 75 years since the devastating attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the last generation of nuclear bomb survivors are working to ensure their message lives on after them.
Sitting Volleyball Schedule in Tokyo 2020 Announced
The men’s and women’s sitting volleyball competition schedule for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games that will be held at the Makuhari Messe Hall A from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
Two US Marine Bases in Okinawa under Lockdown
Two US Marine bases in Japan’s Okinawa have been put into lockdown after dozens of coronavirus infections.
Japan Battered by Floods, Left 60 Dead
Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan's main island.
Japan’s Household Spending Falls amid Pandemic
Japan's household spending fell at the fastest pace on record in May as consumers heeded authorities' calls to stay home to contain the coronavirus pandemic.