Politics
Kishida vows to fast-track booster shots amid omicron fears
Japanese PM's policy speech also looks at measures to raise wages
Politics
US-China tensions
China loses path to 'undisputed primacy' in Asia as U.S. rebounds
Lowy's Asia Power Index shows Beijing's ongoing challenge to Washington
Comment
What's behind Japan's drive for military strike capability?
North Korean attack on island in South in 2010 lingers in Tokyo's mind
Japan immigration
Japan to suspend 'exemption' visas for foreign entrants
Tokyo tightens criteria on omicron fears, asks travelers to reapply
Coronavirus
Japan drops blanket ban on inbound flight bookings amid criticism
PM Kishida asks airlines to accommodate returning Japanese nationals
Comment
Empty center: Doughnut effect shapes political rift in Japan, U.S.
Will Biden be able to move toward center head of midterm?
Interview
Japan needs stronger defenses, more frequent security reviews: Abe
Deterrence keeps rogue countries 'from hitting the missile launch button,' former PM says
Politics
Japan starts to extend range of its missiles to over 1,000 km
Tokyo sees $880m move as deterrence, as China, US develop sophisticated weapons
Coronavirus
Japan to tighten foreigner entry exemptions to curb omicron spread
Officials look to narrow who falls under 'public interest'
Politics
New Japan opposition leader seeks to battle LDP on policy
Kenta Izumi takes CDP helm after party's poor showing in election
Coronavirus
Japan goes on high alert after first omicron case detected
Prefectures intensify genetic analysis efforts to track variants
Politics
Japan to give internet users more control of their browsing data
Third parties will have to get user consent before they can buy information
Politics
Kenta Izumi elected leader of Japan's main opposition in runoff
Constitutional Democrats give task of reforming party to 47-year-old
International relations
Japan struggles to nail down Kishida visit to White House
New prime minister yearns early visit, but Biden focused on domestic issues
Opinion
Why South Korea should join the CPTPP
With the window closing on Seoul's leverage, time is of the essence
Coronavirus
Japan to suspend entry of overseas travelers due to omicron
Foreign nationals to be barred, reversing earlier relaxation of restrictions
Coronavirus
Japan considers further border controls over omicron variant
Some countries outside southern Africa expected to be on restricted list
Politics
Ichiro Matsui to remain at helm of Japan Innovation Party
Opposition group points to upper house elections under guidance of Osaka mayor
Politics
Kishida tells troops: Capacity to strike enemy bases is option
PM vows to bolster Japan's defenses in face of China, North Korea threats
Politics
China puts AI at center of 'smart military' revamp: Japan report
Shortage of trained talent risks hindering shift to intelligent warfare