TOKYO—Japan is paying tribute to more than 3 million war dead as the country marks its surrender 80 years ago, ending World War II, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of ...

AMBASSADOR Kazuya Endo of Japan delivered an insightful online lecture to De La Salle University (DLSU) students during the “Philippine-Japan Strategic Partnership: Challenges and Prospects” seminar.

PLA Daily commentary criticises Tokyo’s plan to raise defence spending to 2% of GDP, breaking a long-standing 1% ceiling.

THE Japanese ambassador to Manila on Friday underscored the importance of remembering the devastations of war and the high ...

After a lifetime of searching, Jose Villafuerte this month finally found the Japanese father he lost during the dark years of ...

Traditionally, LDP leaders who faced major electoral setbacks have stepped down. Ishiba has no intention of following that ...

The wording is significantly toned down from statements made by some previous more liberal premiers. Read more at ...

Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with PM Shigeru Ishiba expressing "remorse" for the first time since ...

Tens of thousands of people braved the blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine on Friday, as ...

The country's GDP grew in the second quarter thanks to a rush of pre-tariff exports and a glut of international tourists.

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