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Barack Obama reaffirms US support for Japan over disputed islands

After talks with PM Shinzo Abe, President Barack Obama has reaffirmed his support for Japan in its row over islands…

11 years ago

Barack Obama begins Asian tour

President Barack Obama arrives in Japan on Wednesday ahead of stops in three other Asian nations. Barack Obama is not…

11 years ago

Yasukuni Shrine visited by Japanese lawmakers

About 150 Japanese lawmakers have visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, in a move likely to further sour ties with China…

11 years ago

Shinzo Abe visits Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam

Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe has visited Amsterdam's Anne Frank House museum, weeks after 300 copies of her famous diary were…

11 years ago

Japan’s population declined by record 244,000 people in 2013

According to Japan’s health ministry estimates, the country’s population declined by a record 244,000 people in 2013. The ministry said…

11 years ago

PM Shinzo Abe visits Yasukuni shrine

China and South Korea got angry after PM Shinzo Abe visited Yasukuni shrine that honors Japan's war dead, including some…

11 years ago

China accuses Japan of military expansion

China is accusing Japan of using its national security as a pretext for military expansion. China’s Defense Ministry spokesman Geng…

11 years ago

Joe Biden: US concerned about China’s new air defense identification zone

Vice-President Joe Biden said at the beginning of a tour of East Asia that the US remains "deeply concerned" about…

11 years ago

Disputed islands: Japan describes China’s air defense identification zone as dangerous

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe has described China's move to create a new "air defense identification zone" over disputed waters as…

11 years ago

Shinzo Abe: Japan will stand up to China

In a recent interview, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says other countries want Japan to adopt a more assertive leadership role…

11 years ago

Japan reports weaker-than-expected economic data

Japan has reported weaker-than-expected economic data, underlining the challenges the government faces as it tries to revive the country's economy.…

11 years ago

Tokyo stocks flat on Shinzo Abe elections win

Japanese markets show a little change after PM Shinzo Abe was given a vote of confidence for his economic policy…

11 years ago

Japan votes in upper house elections

Japan is voting in upper house elections expected to deliver a win for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Half of the…

11 years ago

Nikkei index passes 15,000 for first time since 2008

Japan’s shares have climbed past the 15,000 mark for the first time since January 2008, as the yen continues to…

12 years ago

Japan warns China of using force over disputed islands landing

Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe has warned China that his country will respond with force if any attempt is made to…

12 years ago

Russian fighter jets violate Japanese airspace

Two Russian fighter jets have breached Japanese airspace, prompting Tokyo to scramble its own aircraft, reports say. Japan lodged a…

12 years ago