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Oct 30, 9:47 AM ET
Searchers look for man seen on YouTube falling on Mount Fuji
Japanese police say they have found a body on Mount Fuji and are verifying whether it is that of a man who was seen falling down a snow-covered slope while livestreaming his climb up the mountain on YouTube
Oct 30, 9:47 AM ET
Oct 25, 11:50 AM ET
Heavy rains flood areas of Japan recovering from typhoons
Torrential rain has caused flooding and mudslides in towns east of Tokyo, prompting concerns over new damage in areas still recovering from recent typhoons
Oct 25, 11:50 AM ET
Oct 23, 2:20 PM ET
Japan's Emperor Naruhito hosts tea party for foreign royals
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is hosting a tea party at his residence for royals from other countries, thanking them for celebrating his enthronement at a palace ceremony the day before
Oct 23, 2:20 PM ET
Oct 21, 12:45 PM ET
Japan braces for 2 more storms after deadly typhoon
Japan is bracing for two more storms heading its way a week after a typhoon devastated the country's central and northern regions
Oct 21, 12:45 PM ET
Oct 16, 3:21 PM ET
Japan searches for North Korean boat crew who fell into sea
The Japanese coast guard is searching for seven crew members who went missing after a wooden North Korean fishing boat carrying 14 people capsized off Japan's northwestern coast
Oct 16, 3:21 PM ET
Oct 15, 9:29 AM ET
Flooded bullet trains show Japan's risks from disasters
Flooded bullet trains show Japan's risks from natural disasters as climate change brings weather extremes
Oct 15, 9:29 AM ET
Oct 14, 12:17 AM ET
Deadly typhoon in Japan claims 33 lives, 19 gone missing
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Oct 14, 12:17 AM ET
Oct 13, 8:48 PM ET
Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue efforts
Rescue efforts for people stranded in flooded areas have begun.
Oct 13, 8:48 PM ET
Oct 13, 2:38 PM ET
The Latest: Typhoon leaves up to 33 dead in Japan
Rescuers in Japan are continuing to help people in the aftermath of a ferocious typhoon, as the death toll from the storm climbed to as high as 33.
Oct 13, 2:38 PM ET
Oct 4, 12:57 PM ET
Japanese whalers complete first commercial hunt in 31 years
Japan is ending its first commercial whaling season in 31 years.
Oct 4, 12:57 PM ET
Oct 4, 8:54 AM ET
Abe wants summit with North Korea, keeps distance from South
Abe wants the meeting despite recent North Korean missile tests.
Oct 4, 8:54 AM ET
Sep 19, 7:35 AM ET
Japan court: TEPCO execs not guilty of nuke crisis liability
The ruling ended the only criminal trial related to the Fukushima disaster.
Sep 19, 7:35 AM ET
Sep 17, 8:00 AM ET
Japanese officials cautious on prospects for US trade deal
President Trump recently said he was prepared to sign a pact soon.
Sep 17, 8:00 AM ET
Sep 10, 12:33 AM ET
Asics employee's lawsuit highlights paternity leave in Japan
A worker claims he was given worse duties for taking paternity leave.
Sep 10, 12:33 AM ET
Sep 4, 12:40 PM ET
Japan briefs diplomats on Fukushima nuclear water concerns
Japan has reassured foreign diplomats about the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant's safety amid concerns about massive amounts of treated but radioactive water stored in tanks
Sep 4, 12:40 PM ET
Sep 2, 8:55 AM ET
Japan urges nuke plants to prepare for decommissioning era
Twenty-four commercial reactors are designated for or are being decommissioned.
Sep 2, 8:55 AM ET
Aug 20, 8:29 AM ET
New documents show Japan's wartime emperor had deep regrets
Emperor Hirohito repeatedly felt sorry about World War II.
Aug 20, 8:29 AM ET
Aug 19, 3:18 AM ET
Japan's exports fell in July for 8th straight month
Worries continue about Trump's trade policies denting Asian economic growth.
Aug 19, 3:18 AM ET
Aug 10, 12:26 AM ET
Seoul and Tokyo's trade war puts military pact at stake
South Korea has threatened to end an intelligence sharing agreement with Japan.
Aug 10, 12:26 AM ET
Aug 9, 11:46 AM ET
Japan's ex-Empress Michiko has early stage breast cancer
Palace officials say Michiko will have an operation for breast cancer.
Aug 9, 11:46 AM ET
Aug 2, 11:48 AM ET
Japan removes South Korea from trade 'whitelist'
Japan imposed broad new trade restrictions on South Korea on Friday morning.
Aug 2, 11:48 AM ET
Jul 20, 4:55 AM ET
Suspect in Japan anime studio arson reportedly had grudge
The attack shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans.
Jul 20, 4:55 AM ET
Jul 19, 2:39 AM ET
Suspect in custody after arson attack at major studio that killed at least 33
Witnesses said that a man in his 40s had entered Kyoto Animation, shouting "Die! Die!" and pouring highly-flammable liquid before setting it on fire.
Jul 19, 2:39 AM ET
Jul 19, 12:43 AM ET
Man shouting 'You die!' kills 33 in Japan anime studio fire
The blaze injured another 36 people.
Jul 19, 12:43 AM ET
Jul 18, 4:21 PM ET
Massive fire at Kyoto animation studio kills at least 33, Japanese authorities say
More than two dozen people have died in a massive fire at an animation production studio in Kyoto, Japan, which investigators are treating as arson.
Jul 18, 4:21 PM ET
Jul 12, 7:28 AM ET
Japan crypto exchange loses $32 million of virtual money
The losses were the result of a hack, the exchange said.
Jul 12, 7:28 AM ET
Jul 9, 6:31 PM ET
Japan says it won't discuss or retract SKorea export rules
Japanese officials say some materials can be exported only to the trustworthy.
Jul 9, 6:31 PM ET
Jul 4, 10:22 AM ET
Whale meat fetches 'celebration prices' after Japanese hunt
The meat sold Thursday for up to 15,000 yen ($140) per kilogram.
Jul 4, 10:22 AM ET
Jul 4, 8:28 AM ET
Heavy rain in south Japan causes flooding, mudslides; 4 hurt
Rainfall since the weekend has exceeded 1 meter (yard) in areas.
Jul 4, 8:28 AM ET
Jun 22, 7:30 PM ET
Oklahoma protesters speak against detaining child migrants
Demonstrators including Japanese Americans who were detained as children by the U.S. government during World War II are speaking out against the Trump administration's plans to house migrant children at an Oklahoma Army base
Jun 22, 7:30 PM ET
Jun 21, 1:34 PM ET
Japan prince: Royal duties need review as members decline
Crown Prince Fumihito warned the family's membership is declining.
Jun 21, 1:34 PM ET
Jun 19, 1:25 AM ET
Quake shakes NW Japan, causes 21 injuries and minor damage
A powerful earthquake jolted northwestern Japan, causing minor injuries to 21 people and a brief evacuation of coastal homes until the risk of a tsunami passed
Jun 19, 1:25 AM ET
Jun 17, 11:54 AM ET
Japan protests Chinese activity near disputed islands
Japan protested an unauthorized Chinese survey within its economic waters.
Jun 17, 11:54 AM ET
Jun 6, 2:25 PM ET
Japan PM to visit Iran in effort to mediate tension with US
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to visit Iran in an effort to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington
Jun 6, 2:25 PM ET
Jun 5, 1:44 PM ET
Japanese police arrest 7 Chinese in record drug smuggling
The seven arrested were Chinese men.
Jun 5, 1:44 PM ET
Jun 5, 1:20 PM ET
In #MeToo era, Japanese woman slams #KuToo heels dress codes
The #KuToo hashtag is a play on the words for "shoes" and "agony."
Jun 5, 1:20 PM ET
Jun 3, 9:50 AM ET
Former top Japanese gov't official arrested in son's killing
The man told authorities he feared his son would harm others.
Jun 3, 9:50 AM ET
May 28, 2:25 PM ET
Knife-wielding man attacks schoolgirls in Japan, killing 2
Man wielding a knife attacked commuters waiting at a bus stop outside Tokyo.
May 28, 2:25 PM ET
May 4, 12:04 PM ET
Japan's emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has greeted the public for the first time since his succession, expressing hope for Japan to keep pursuing peace
May 4, 12:04 PM ET
May 1, 12:21 PM ET
On 1st day as Japan's emperor, Naruhito vows to pursue peace
Naruhito is the first Japanese emperor to have been born after World War II.
May 1, 12:21 PM ET
Apr 30, 3:02 PM ET
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
His reign runs through midnight when his son becomes the new emperor.
Apr 30, 3:02 PM ET
Apr 26, 10:30 PM ET
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.
Apr 26, 10:30 PM ET
Apr 15, 10:57 AM ET
Removal of fuel in pool at Fukushima's melted reactor begins
It's a milestone in the decades-long decommissioning of the plant.
Apr 15, 10:57 AM ET
Apr 15, 10:55 AM ET
US Marines commander asks for quiet mourning on Okinawa
A sailor allegedly stabbed a Japanese woman and then killed himself.
Apr 15, 10:55 AM ET
Apr 13, 7:27 PM ET
Japan says US serviceman kills woman, self in Okinawa
Incident comes amid growing resentment about presence of U.S. troops in Japan
Apr 13, 7:27 PM ET
Apr 11, 1:50 PM ET
Japan Catholic Church to begin investigating sex abuse cases
Japan's Catholic community is about 440,000, or 0.3 percent of the population.
Apr 11, 1:50 PM ET
Apr 11, 1:54 AM ET
Japan's emperor and empress celebrate 60 years of marriage
The couple met at a 1957 tennis tournament remembered as a "love match."
Apr 11, 1:54 AM ET
Apr 4, 10:41 PM ET
Nissan's former chief arrested again, calls move 'arbitrary'
Tokyo prosecutors are investigating him for alleged financial misconduct.
Apr 4, 10:41 PM ET
Apr 1, 3:39 PM ET
Japan names new era for incoming Emperor Naruhito
The nation's 248th era name is "Reiwa," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced.
Apr 1, 3:39 PM ET
Apr 1, 3:18 PM ET
Japan names era for incoming emperor Naruhito
The selection, "Reiwa," likely dates to poetry from 1,200 years ago.
Apr 1, 3:18 PM ET