But in a potentially contentious break with previous expressions of contrition by Japanese leaders Mr. Abe did not offer a new personal apology of his own... READ MORE›
The Japanese government's top spokesman has rebutted charges of sexism after he called on women to contribute to their country's wellbeing by having more babies... READ MORE›
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The debate often doubled as a forum for airing views about Japan's most important ally the United States... READ MORE›
The government has launched a Japan toilet challenge Toilets are a feminist issue... READ MORE›
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Beijing says Japan has yet to confront atrocities it committed after invading parts of China in the 1930s... READ MORE›
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Overall, Japan is ranked as the eighth-most peaceful country in the world, second only to New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region... READ MORE›
Both Tokyo and Osaka were cited as examples of a combination of high economic value and high exposure to both natural catastrophes and man-made risks... READ MORE›
Emperor Akihito, whose father announced his exhausted country's surrender in World War II, expressed "deep remorse" ..... READ MORE›
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The new 60 million Toto toilet museum in Kitakyushu, Japan, is shown this month... READ MORE›
The earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture for a second time following a 6.4 earthquake on April 14, 2016, that killed nine people... READ MORE›
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Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris and numerous others by the Islamic State group have forced Muslim communities around the world, including in Japan, to... READ MORE›
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Japan is facing a turning point of its security policy, said Tomoaki Iwai, professor of politics at Nihon University in Tokyo... READ MORE›
Local authorities evacuated about 30 tourists and shop workers who were near the volcano AP At least 18 domestic flights were cancelled due to the eruption, airlines said... READ MORE›
French fries covered with not one but two types of chocolate sauce... READ MORE›
Starting with a magnitude-6.5 quake on April 14, a series of major earthquakes have hit the central Kumamoto area of Japan, causing deaths, injury and wide... READ MORE›
Before he left Singapore, Norways secured Yamanaka's address in Japan, though neither was sure that their friendship would last beyond the war... READ MORE›
Japan's emperor expressed deep remorse for his nation's wartime behavior Saturday on the 70th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender... READ MORE›
Takeshi Onaga says he will revoke permits for offshore base in Henokos pristine waters, opposing Japans central government... READ MORE›
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