Fumio Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will step down next month, citing a loss of public trust amid political scandals and economic challenges that have marred his term. During his tenure, Kishida faced plummeting approval ratings, partly due to his association with controversial groups and rising living costs that have burdened households.

Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection amid political scandals

Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Joe Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister.

Biden hosts White House state dinner before trilateral summit

Japan is gifting the U.S. with 250 cherry trees ahead of the United States 250th anniversary in 2026.

Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to US ahead of its 250th anniversary

Arizona has enacted a ban on abortion at all stages of pregnancy following the state Supreme Court's decision to uphold an 1864 law that criminalizes the procedure. The court's 4-2 decision on Tuesday, April 9, makes all abortions illegal except when necessary to save a woman's life.

Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced

President Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month, amid rising concerns over North Korea’s nuclear program and Chinese actions in the South China Sea. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the first-ever U.S.-Japan-Philippines leaders’ summit, underscoring the growing economic ties between the nations.

Biden to host US-Japan-Philippines summit amid North Korea tensions

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has officially lifted a two-year operational ban on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.

Japan lifts ban on world’s largest nuclear power plant

During the first day of the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, world leaders have discussed imposing tougher sanctions against Russia.

Russia sanctions top the agenda as G-7 summit begins: May 19 rundown

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, both traveled to Asia this week amid rumored presidential runs.

DeSantis, Youngkin visit Asia amid rumored White House bids

South Korea will pay its citizens who were victims of forced labor under Japanese rule in an attempt to heal a wound that goes back more than 100 years.

South Korea to pay victims of Japan’s forced labor

To counter China's increased regional aggression, Japan is coordinating with the U.S. to repurpose the Marines based in Okinawa

To counter China, US Marines in Japan are to be repurposed

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