Campaigning for the House of Representatives election formally begins, with voting scheduled on October 31.

The Japanese government has condemned North Korea for launching two missiles toward the Sea of Japan.

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio visits Fukushima Prefecture to see how the area has recovered from the 2011 Great East Japa...

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio sends a tree offering to the Yasukuni Shrine during its annual fall rites.

Prime Minister Kishida dissolves the House of Representatives to hold a general election.

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio gives his first policy speech to parliament as Japan’s top leader.

Prime Minister Kishida has a phone talk with the U.S. President and the Australian Prime Minister.

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Kishida Fumio vows to promote a "new capitalism".

The Japan Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard hold a joint drill.

Newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio promises to tackle the coronavirus as the top priority issue.