Elon Musk: Japan will "cease to exist" if low birth rates continue

Japan had its largest population drop on record last year – the eleventh consecutive year that population has decreased.

• May 9, 2022

World's oldest person dies in Japan

The world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka of Japan, has died at age 119.

• Apr 25, 2022

11 bodies found after tour boat carrying 26 people sinks off Japan

The Kazu 1 with two crew was taking 24 passengers on a scenic tour at Shiretoko National Park when it sent a distress call.

• Apr 25, 2022

Tour boat with 26 aboard missing in Japan after distress call

The NHK public broadcaster said there was a warning for high waves of up to 9 feet high.

• Apr 23, 2022

Japanese baseball phenom throws 17 consecutive perfect innings

A week after pitching the first perfect game in Japanese professional baseball in 28 years, Sasaki delivered eight more perfect innings Sunday.

• Apr 18, 2022

Japan approves boosted funding for U.S. military presence as threats loom

Lawmakers approved the $8.6 billion, 5-year host-nation budget amid rising threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

• Mar 25, 2022

Deadly quake off Japan's Fukushima coast knocks out power to millions

The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.

• Mar 16, 2022

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Japan

A powerful earthquake rattled Japan's northeast coast. At least one person was killed and dozens were injured.

• Mar 16, 2022

U.S. responds to "serious escalation" of North Korean missile tests

Pentagon enhancing intelligence gathering and missile defense readiness in the region after Kim Jong Un regime tests components for a huge new missile.

• Mar 11, 2022

North Korea accused of firing suspected ballistic missile into sea

South Korea's presidential office said national security adviser Suh Hoon will preside over an emergency National Security Council meeting to discuss the launch.

• Mar 4, 2022