The Japanese government releases an outline of a draft revision to expand eligibility for skilled foreign workers.

Japan's lone woman minister Satsuki Katayama takes over as minister for gender equality.

Newly elected Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki reiterates his determination to halt a U.S. air base move within the prefecture.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffles his cabinet after his reelection as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Part...

Newly elected Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki reiterates his stance against the relocation of a U.S. base within the prefe...

The U.S. military officially deploys five controversial Osprey aircraft to the Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump agree to start talks on a new bilateral trade agreement...

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump discuss North Korea, trade over dinner in New York.

Shinzo Abe is reelected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for a third term and will continue to serve as ...

Candidates for president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party make their last appeals ahead of tomorrow's election...