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PM Abe's party eyes revision of Japan pacifist constitution by late 2018

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party wants to revise Japan's constitution by late 2018 to remove...

Apr 27, 2015 09:07 AM EDT

U.S., Japan to unveil new defense guidelines amid China's rise

The Japanese military could expand its role and missions around the world under new U.S.-Japan defen...

Apr 27, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

New law to allow Japan to supply U.S. military in South China Sea, say officials

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plans to expand Japan's non-combat role in armed conflicts beyond "areas...

Apr 22, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

Japan's Abe, Okinawa governor clash over U.S. base before U.S.-Japan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the governor of the southern island of Okinawa clashed on Fri...

Apr 19, 2015 10:40 AM EDT

Russia-Japan relations over disputed islands unchanged after Crimea: Putin

Russia's relations with Japan over disputed Pacific Islands have not changed following Moscow's anne...

Apr 17, 2015 05:42 AM EDT

China complains Japanese air, sea surveillance raises safety risks

China's Defense Ministry complained on Friday that Japanese surveillance activities threatened the s...

Apr 17, 2015 05:39 AM EDT

Japan artist on trial over vagina art says fighting for free expression

A Japanese artist on trial for obscenity after making objects modeled on her vagina said on Wednesda...

Apr 15, 2015 09:05 AM EDT

South Korea, Japan to resume security talks despite conflict over history

Senior officials of South Korea and Japan will resume security talks next week after more than five ...

Apr 10, 2015 11:16 AM EDT

China urges Japan to properly educate youth over disputed islands

China urged Japan on Tuesday to properly educate its youth, joining South Korea in condemning Japan'...

Apr 07, 2015 07:35 AM EDT

Japan is set to extend sanctions on North Korea: Nikkei

Japan will likely extend its sanctions against North Korea because of Pyongyang's delay in reporting...

Mar 30, 2015 08:19 AM EDT

Japanese row over U.S. island base move deepens

A clash between Japan's central government and Okinawa island, host to the bulk of U.S. troops in Ja...

Mar 24, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

Japan to expand SE Asia security ties with Indonesia pact

Japan will sign a defense pact with Indonesia next week, officials in both governments said, the lat...

Mar 21, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Top South Korea, Japan, China envoys aim to damp tension, discuss missiles, regional bank

The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China on Saturday hold their first meeting in three ...

Mar 21, 2015 01:27 AM EDT

China, Japan agree to keep momentum alive for better ties

China and Japan held their first security talks in four years on Thursday and agreed to keep alive a...

Mar 19, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

China says Japan ties face test, opportunity this year

China's relations with Japan face a "test" this year linked to whether Japan can properly atone for ...

Mar 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT

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