Realistically, the best Japan can hope for is a least-bad outcome.

In Europe and Asia, U.S. allies will be watching the Trump-Kim summit with interest – and uncertainty.

Japan’s absence from diplomacy on North Korea is undermining efforts to bring about a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.

A round-up of the foreign policy challenges facing Japan's prime minister as he enters his final term.

Speaking at the OPCW, Japan's defense minister emphasized North Korea's other weapons of mass destruction.

Japan's latest Defense White Paper sees “no change” in the evaluation of the threat from North Korea

The abductee issues continues to complicate Japan's approach to North Korea.

Japan remains cautious about North Korea's intentions.

This year's Diplomacy Bluebook shows Japan scrambling to square long-held positions with rapid changes in the region.

The two sides hope finding common ground on economic issues can help continue a thaw in relations.

Despite thawing tensions, Japan remains reluctant to forge ties with North Korea.

How Tokyo can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.

In a flurry of talks with South Korean and U.S. officials, Japan tries to make sure its interests aren't forgotten.

Advice from a key figure in the Iran deal is in keeping with the Japanese government's approach.

Despite signs of a thaw in inter-Korea relations, Japan's Abe continues to stress the need for national defense.

Japan's defense planning will need to account for the increased threat from North Korea.