LDP’s No. 2 requires consensus on selective surname system

The No. 2 determine in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Occasion mentioned Wednesday that its lawmakers ought…

China moving closer to Japan, India, other U.S. allies as Trump returns to White House

China’s relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President…

Japan has no choice but to strengthen defense, foreign minister tells Trump administration

Japan will continue to strengthen its defense capabilities given the security situation in East Asia, Japan’s…

Japan, NATO leaders eye stronger ties among Indo-Pacific partners

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed during a telephone conversation…

Ishiba hopes to work closely with Trump for robust Japan-U.S. ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday he wants to work closely with new U.S. President…

Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan on Tuesday,…

Emperor Congratulates Trump Ahead of Inauguration Ceremony

Emperor Naruhito has sent a congratulatory message to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration…

Aomori Prefecture Welcomes Its First Female Mayor

Yuriko Sakurada, 57, a former deputy speaker of Towada’s city council, has become Aomori Prefecture’s first…

‘Japan First’ mindset key for Ishiba in dealing with Trump: president’s ex-aide

Taking a “Japan First” mindset is vital for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to build meaningful ties…

Trump vows trade policy of ‘tariff and tax’ on other countries

U.S. President Donald Trump promised tariffs and taxes on other countries Monday, in a nationalistic inaugural…