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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits White House ahead of G-20 summit in Osaka

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet for high-stakes talks and to celebrate the first lady's birthday.

Japan names new era for incoming Emperor Naruhito

The nation's 248th era name is "Reiwa," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced.

Japan names era for incoming emperor Naruhito

The selection, "Reiwa," likely dates to poetry from 1,200 years ago.

Japan watches from sidelines ahead of Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam

It was once called the United State's closest ally "bar none."

Japan restaurant explosion injures dozens

More than 40 people were injured Sunday when a massive explosion rocked a restaurant in northern Japan, according to local news reports.

Investigation of military accident off the coast of Japan

Japanese ships are involved in the search and rescue operation; the accident involves a Marine FA-18 and KC-130.

Mayors of San Francisco, Osaka battle over 'comfort women' statue and 'sister city' relationship

Osaka's mayor sent a letter to his counterpart, threatening to sever formal ties.

More than 170 dead in Japan's worst flooding in decades

At least 176 people have died from landslides and flash flooding across Japan.

More than 170 dead in Japan's worst flooding in decades

At least 176 people have died in recent days after torrential rain unleashed landslides and flash flooding across western Japan.

Devastating flood and landslides hit Japan

NTSB investigation medical helicopter crash on Chicago's south side

Earthquake near Osaka kills at least 4 people

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Japan that struck early Monday damaged buildings and left many homes without water or gas.

Marine Corps apologizes after aircraft part falls on 2nd Japanese school in a week, injuring a student

US military helicopter window falls onto school in Okinawa, Japan. Second incident less than a week.

Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part

The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, a unit of the U.S. Marine Corps, is investigating reports that an object from a U.S. military aircraft fell onto the roof of the Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa, Japan, Thursday morning.

Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part

The military is investigating reports saying an object from a U.S. Military aircraft fell onto the roof of a Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa Thursday

Alarms sound in Japan after North Korea missile launch

North Korea on Tuesday fired a midrange ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear payload that flew over Japan and splashed into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said.

Japan marks 72nd anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki

A peace ball rang out as hundreds took part in a memorial ceremony in Nagasaki on Wednesday to commemorate the day 72 years ago when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city, killing more than 150,000 people.

Questions raised in USS Fitzgerald collision that left 7 dead

The U.S. Navy is investigating whether some of the victims were alive when the hatch to their berth was closed, while the timing of the deadly incident is also in question

Names and images of 7 deceased sailors released

The Navy is investigating how the U.S.S. Fitzgerald collided with a massive cargo ship on Saturday off the coast of Japan.

What we know about Navy destroyer's deadly collision with a container ship off Japan

7 sailors found dead after USS Fitzgerald collision

The seven sailors who were killed in a collision between a U.S. Navy destroyer and a Philippine container ship have been identified, and an investigation will be conducted, officials said.

Navy identifies 7 sailors killed in destroyer's collision with container ship

In a statement, the 7th Fleet said it was looking into the collision.

Bodies of 7 missing sailors have been recovered

An investigation is underway into why a massive cargo ship made a giant u-turn that caused the deadly collision with the USS Fitzgerald.

U.S. Navy ships operate in the Sea of Japan

The U.S. Navy released video showing F/A-18 Hornets taking off and flying above South Korean and U.S. Navy ships, including the USS Carl Vinson, operating in the Sea of Japan.

7 students, instructor killed in Japan avalanche while mountaineering

8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche

An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students on Monday morning, leaving several injured or feared dead, according to ABC News partner NHK.

Japanese students feared dead after avalanche

An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students.

8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche

Japanese Prime Minister to Meet With Donald Trump

President Trump will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House to negotiate trade and security before spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago. ABC's Arlette Saenz reports.

Inside Trump's Relationship With Japanese Prime Minister Abe

During Historic Pearl Harbor Visit With Japanese PM, Obama Praises Peace Over War

Japan's Prime Minister Remarks at Pearl Harbor Ceremony

Prime Minister Abe of Japan visits the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor with President Obama.

Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic Trip to Pearl Harbor

For the first time since Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, a leader of the country will pay an official visit to the memorial at the USS Arizona.

Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic First Visit to Pearl Harbor

Time-Lapse Video Shows Japanese City Repairing 100-Foot Sinkhole in Just 6 Days

See the mesmerizing time-lapse video of the rapid repair.

Massive Sinkhole Opens up in Japanese City of Fukuoka

The 100-foot sinkhole caused evacuations, power outages and transportation disruptions.

Street in Fukuoka, Japan Collapses Into Giant Sinkhole

Marine Corps Jet Crashes Off the Coast of Okinawa, Pilot Rescued

Japan's New Defense Minister Courts Controversy, Refuses to Acknowledge War Atrocities

The newly appointed cabinet minister refuses to acknowledge war crimes.

19 Killed in Stabbing Attack Near Tokyo

The stabbing attack happened at a handicapped facility near Tokyo, NHK reported.

Mass Protest Latest Sign of Opposition to US Military Presence on Okinawa

The protest sparked by a US contractor's alleged rape and murder of local woman is latest sign of opposition to US military presence on the island

Fishermen Sue Japan for Hiding Records of Fallout From US Nuclear Tests

Fisherman exposed to radiation from 1954 U.S. nuclear tests are suing Japan.

Reporter’s Notebook: The Stunning Destruction in Japan After 2 Quakes

US Assisting With Japan Earthquake Search and Recovery Efforts

Death Toll From Japan Quakes Rises to 32; Weather Expected to Slow Rescue Efforts

Death Toll From Second Earthquake in Japan Rises to 19, Bringing Total Death Toll to 29

More than 400 people are injured.

Dramatic Footage Shows Baby Being Pulled From Rubble After Earthquake in Japan

At Least 9 Dead, More Than 800 Injured in Japan 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake

Survivors may be trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings.