The Japanese government decides to shorten the waiting period for people in close contact with those who test positive f...

Former Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu Toshiki dies of pneumonia on January 9 at age 91.

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announces basic policies to fight the omicron wave.

The Japanese and the US governments tighten COVID controls for US military personnel in Japan.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio calls North Korea's second missile launch in a week "deplorable."

Japan seeks stronger U.S. action against the spread of coronavirus infection at military bases in the country.

Japan’s Minister of Health Goto Shigeyuki announces a lessening of restrictions for people who have tested positive for ...

Japanese government leaders condemn North Korea over its suspected missile launch toward the Sea of Japan.

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio visits Ise Jingu, a major Shinto shrine in central Japan, and gives a New Year press confer...

Chinese ships approached Japan's Senkaku Islands 332 days in 2021.