Japan

Japan will introduce new banknotes for the first time in 20 years on Wednesday. The country will put into circulation three new banknotes that use cutting-edge technology to prevent counterfeiting. The face of the new 10,000-yen note, currently about 62 dollars, is Shibusawa Eiichi, a businessman…

IT firms in China say they will crack down on posts that incite anti-Japanese sentiments over a stabbing attack at a school bus stop last week. The incident left one Chinese woman dead and two Japanese people wounded. On June 24, a man armed with a knife attacked a bus carrying students from a Japanese school…

North Korea has denounced a large-scale joint military exercise by Japan, the United States and South Korea, warning such action could lead to "fatal consequences." The three countries carried out the "Freedom Edge" exercise for three days through Saturday in waters including the East China Sea, with the…

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wrapped up their visit to Britain with a stop at Oxford University, where they both studied in their younger days. The couple toured the grounds of Balliol College on Friday. The Empress studied there for two years during her time working with the Foreign Ministry.…

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have wrapped up a visit to Britain with a stop at Oxford University, where they both studied in their youth. The Imperial couple arrived at the university's Balliol College shortly before noon on Friday. The Empress studied international relations there…

Relatives of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have addressed an online United Nations symposium. They called on the international community to work together to resolve the issue. Thursday's event was organized by Japan, the United States, Australia, South Korea and the European Union. Participants…

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday as part of their state visit to the United Kingdom. The state dinner was held by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Emperor Naruhito wore a medal of the Order of the Garter, which is the oldest and most senior order of…

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are on a state visit to the United Kingdom and have attended a welcome ceremony in the capital London. The Imperial couple were officially invited to the United Kingdom by King Charles. They were greeted by Prince William at their hotel on Tuesday, then…

A bus carrying students from a Japanese school in the city of Suzhou in China's Jiangsu province were attacked by a man believed to be Chinese on Monday. The incident left two Japanese people injured and one Chinese woman in critical condition. Officials at the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai said the man…

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, who is on a state visit to the United Kingdom along with Empress Masako, has toured a venue that promotes Japanese culture. The Emperor arrived at Japan House London on Sunday. The facility presents Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation and technology. It was launched by Japan's…