Japan's defence ministry seeks massive $51bn military budget to combat China and North Korea threats
Budget proposals include significant upgrade to existing missile defence systems and purchase of new hardware.
Japan to create Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals from old smartphones
Recycling precious metals from its e-waste could produce enough for all gold, silver and bronze medals.
It's-a-me, Shinzo! Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony sees Japanese PM don Super Mario cosplay
Watch Shinzo Abe travel by warp pipe from Tokyo to Brazil's Maracana stadium.
Japan's economic growth unexpectedly shudders to a halt
GDP unchanged in April to June compared to previous three months, missing forecasts for 0.2% increase.
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Japan: US President Barack Obama visits Hiroshima peace memorial to remember atomic bomb victims
Obama has become the first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima 71 years after the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on the city by US military.
Hiroshima 71 years on: Candid portraits of survivors of atomic bomb
US President Barack Obama is set to become first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima on 27 May.
EU referendum: Japanese premier Shinzo Abe is latest world leader to warn of Brexit
Abe says Japanese businesses see UK as a 'gateway' to Europe and investors could be turned off.
France beats Germany and Japan to bag Australian submarine deal
French military shipbuilder DCNS Group beats Japan and Germany in hard-fought deal.
Japan launches first stealth plane from Nagoya airfield
The aircraft is considered part of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plans to strengthen military.
Japan earthquake: Death toll climbs as rescue efforts continue
At least 18 dead and dozens missing in Kumamoto prefecture after 7.3-magnitude tremor.
Japan earthquake: 130 aftershocks rattle Kyushu Island after deadly tremor
Japanese government deploys 1,600 soldiers to help with rescue operations after magnitude-6.5 quake.
Japan deploys a dozen coast guard vessels in East China Sea
Tokyo's action is expected to rile China which claims surrounding islands, called Senkaku by Japan and Diaoyu by China.
Zimbabwe secures $5m food aid deal as President Robert Mugabe courts PM Shinzo Abe
Robert Mugabe called on Japanese companies to up their investments in Zimbabwe amid severe drought.
Robert Mugabe lands in Japan for state visit as Shinzo Abe hails him as 'esteemed African elder'
Zimbabwean leader is on 5-day state visit to Japan as Abe looks to check China's growing influence in Africa.
Zimbabwe: Japan itinerary of President Robert Mugabe as he makes Look East policy visit
Mugabe looks to boost investment and economic cooperation with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
One North Korean ballistic missile explodes in mid-air
North Korea fired two mid-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan in a show of defiance.
Japan rejected 99.6% of refugee applications in 2015, accepting only 27 people
Japan's government says it received a record 7,586 refugee applications in 2015.
'Comfort women': South Korea furious over Japanese lawmaker calling victims 'professional prostitutes'
The lawmaker said people have been misled by propaganda treating them as if they were victims.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe urges talks with Russia over disputed Kuril Islands
The islands, seized by former Soviet Union, are administered by Russia.
Japan mulling restitution to resolve 'comfort women' dispute with South Korea
Report says ¥100m could be paid out to South Korean women forced into sexual slavery during World War II.
Japan issues first same-sex partner certificate but marriage still illegal
The document will help same-sex couples rent apartments together and gain access to family-only hospitals.
Japan, South Korea resolve to mend ties but 'comfort women' issue lingers
Sex slaves used by Japan during its occupation of Korea has been a major obstacle to better ties.
Bank of Japan holds fire on monetary policy: Is Abenomics working for the economy?
¥80tn quantitative easing programme is the centrepiece of Japan's PM Shinzō Abe's economic policies.
Japan restarts second reactor at Sendai nuclear plant
Sendai No 2 unit is expected to enter commercial operations from around mid-November.
Asian markets rebound after sharp losses as Nikkei edges up
Japan industrial production unexpectedly drops for second straight month.
Japanese parliament passes bills allowing troops to take part in overseas combat
PM Shinzo Abe says policy shift will help Japan face any threat from China and North Korea.
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