Tokyo’s successful bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics has been marred by a corruption scandal.

The focus on China has overshadowed Japan's increasing presence in the region.

Japan’s exclusive economic zone around the remote island is being challenged by China again.

It’s time to reduce the political influence of Japan’s dwindling rural, primary sector interests.

Emperor Akihito, who will soon be abdicating the throne, gave his final New Year’s address before 150,000 admirers.

Japan made small improvements in the World Economic Forum’s gender equality ranking but remains alarmingly behind.

The Abe administration has given its national defense policy a new makeover sparking controversy over efforts to rush militarization.

A government-organized symposium focused on human rights, including the abductee issue, rather than nuclear weapons.

The country remains committed to the U.S.-led order, but finds itself in uncharted territory.

Foreign Minister Taro Kono warned that the ruling could damage “the legal foundation of our relationship.”

With competition to recruit IT engineers intensifying, Japan is extending its talent search to emerging economies like India.

The Abe administration is seizing the foreign policy initiative from Japan’s bureaucracy.

A series of highly publicized pilot drinking scandals sparked a government review of lax internal alcohol testing.

Japan's prime minister had a full slate of meetings at the summit, but also found time to outline Japan's focus as next year's host.

While Fukushima suffered a blow, trade ties between Japan and Taiwan avoided any major impact.

A reported plan to modify the Izumo-class will face obstacles at home and abroad.