Abe to meet Trump ahead of US-N.Korea summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves for Washington to talk with President Donald Trump ahead of the US-N.Korea summit.
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US-N.Korea summit venue cordoned off
A luxurious hotel on Sentosa Island, Singapore, is cordoned off ahead of a US-North Korea summit.
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Cabinet wears kariyushi for Cool Biz
Japan's cabinet dresses down in Okinawan kariyushi shirts to promote the Cool Biz energy saving campaign.
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Skating star Hanyu to receive People's Honor Award
Repeat Olympic gold medalist skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu will become the youngest person to receive the People's Honor...
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Labor reform bill passes lower house
Japan's lower house passes a labor reform bill as the nation faces cases of death by overwork, a phenomenon called "karo...
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Trump-Kim summit likely set for Sentosa Island
High ranking US and North Korean officials are finalizing plans to hold a historic summit next month on Singapore's Sent...
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US, N.Korea preparing for Singapore summit
US and North Korean officials arrive in Singapore to prepare for a June 12th summit.
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Top Kim Jong Un aide leaves for NY
An aide to North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un leaves Beijing for New York to restart talks on a US-North Korean summit.
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Empress Michiko harvests silk cocoons
Empress Michiko harvests silk cocoons as her silk-farming activities near their conclusion.
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Kagoikes get bail
The couple on trial over a sweetheart land deal involving high officials is released on bail.
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