Japan views the exclusive economic zone as "indispensable" to the country, allowing it to "exclusively develop" mineral resources.

SEOUL: The South Korean government expressed “deep disappointment and regret” over Japanese officials visiting a Tokyo war shrine on Friday...

TOKYO: Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito...

The prime minister’s reflections about the war stood in contrast to those of his recent predecessors.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday vowed to keep in mind Japan's "remorse" over World War II as the nation continues its pursuit of pea...

Japan is paying tribute to more than three million war dead as the country marks its surrender 80 years ago, ending the Second World War, as...

An decades-long effort to recover the remains of those who died during World War II, most of them abroad, may be entering its final phase.

On Friday, Japan observed the 80th anniversary of its World War Two defeat, with significant diplomatic implications as cabinet ministers an...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is paying tribute to more than 3 million war dead as the country marks its surrender 80 years ago, ending the World War I...

Japan finmin Kato:Monetary policy falls under jurisdiction of BOJExpect BOJ to conduct appropriate monetary policy to sustainably, stably hi...

Japan economy minister Akazawa:No comment on BoJ rate levelTreasury Secretary Bessent did not call on BOJ to raise interest rates, said only...

Reg Draper was a stores assistant on Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York during the Second World War

Japan Economy Minister Akazawa on GDP: Latest data confirm the economy is recovering modestly.Must remain mindful of risks from US trade pol...

Better-than-expected economic growth gives Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba some good news as he fends off calls to resign after July's electio...

This was compared to the revised 0.1% growth seen in the first quarter, and was higher than the 0.1% increase expected by economists polled...