World Jul 17 Japan enshrines in law male-only succession for its shrinking imperial family By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Jun 24 A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered The country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Apr 21 Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major change of its postwar pacifist policy The move comes as the country accelerates its military buildup in the face of growing security challenges in the region. By Mary Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Apr 20 U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Apr 20 After a 7.7-magnitude quake, Japan warns of slightly higher risk of a possible mega-quake An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Mar 19 WATCH: 'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?' Trump says when Japanese reporter asks why allies didn't know about Iran plan By Dan Cooney "We didn't tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan?" the president responded while sitting next to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that did not quickly join his call to help protect… Continue reading
Mar 18 Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 3:29 Punch the monkey melts hearts after rejection and unlikely friendship By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran In a zoo outside Tokyo, one monkey has pulled heartstrings around the world after forming an unexpected friendship. Stephanie Sy reports. Continue watching
Feb 19 WATCH: Trump boasts he has 'very good record of endorsing' foreign leaders By Associated Press In one of many tangents, Trump used his speech at the Board of Peace meeting to reinforce his support for various foreign leaders who are facing or were recently facing a contested election in their country. Continue reading