On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew slower than expected in April-June, government data showed ...

The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.

JAPAN’S economic growth unexpectedly slowed in the three months through June as capital spending continued to slump in the ...

Almost no other country in the world is rocked by such frequent and damaging earthquakes as Japan, which sits on the boundary of four tectonic plates.

A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged.

The prime minister sought to avoid issues with China and South Korea.

Officials in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, say one more person has been confirmed dead after record-heavy rains. This ...

Footage from Japan's public broadcaster NHK showed cars submerged in floodwaters ...

Record rainfall in Japan flooded roads and railways, stranded thousands at Narita airport and killed eight people. Here's a ...

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue ...

The Russian leader’s first visit to the disputed Kuril islands has exposed how far ties between Moscow and Tokyo have ...