Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have again demanded a swift resolution of the decades-old issue.

As President Donald Trump scours the globe for a large economy with which to forge a trade deal, he’s being rebuffed by one ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to have a "productive" conversation about ...

The phrase "I got scolded by my wife" evokes a mood uniquely associated with Japan's outdated male-dominated society, where ...

When Japan's farm minister declared that he never had to buy rice because his supporters give him "plenty" of it as gifts, he ...

Farm minister resigns amid outrage as staple grain doubles in price, exposing deeper fault lines in agriculture and politics.

Trump signed multiple executive orders on Friday aimed at boosting the domestic nuclear energy industry. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

The debate in the Diet gained momentum late last year as the minority ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and Nippon Ishin drew closer on the issue. They agreed to reach a ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is moving to strengthen its alliances with other countries as a counterweight to President Donald ...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife warmly greeted Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his wife at their car, reflecting great respect and cordiality. After a warm handshake, Prime Minister ...