Goals, defense, quality emerge as Spain and Japan dominate Group C at the Women’s World Cup By Max Ralph - Associated Press Shares
Japan raises alarm over China’s military, Russia ties and Taiwan tensions in new defense paper By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
Two goals in 2 minutes help Japan beat Costa Rica 2-0 at Women’s World Cup By Ellen McIntyre - Associated Press Shares
Japan records steepest population decline while number of foreign residents hits new high By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
O’Callaghan pushes past pain to set world mark at swimming worlds By Stephen Wade - Associated Press Shares
Canada aiming for a Tokyo-style run to title at Women’s World Cup By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Shares
Fukushima nuclear plant water release within weeks raises worries about setbacks to businesses By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
China wins two gold medals at the swimming worlds. Americans finish 1-2 in women’s 200-meter medley By Stephen Wade - Associated Press Shares
Japan cruises to 5-0 opening win over Zambia at Women’s World Cup By Luke Vargas - Associated Press Shares
Japanese, U.S. and South Korean officials condemn the North’s weapons plans but urge dialogue By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
Japan’s prime minister visits the UAE as part of a Gulf trip focused on energy and commerce Associated Press Shares
U.S military chief praises Japan’s defense funding boost as a buttress against China and North Korea By Foster Klug - Associated Press Shares
Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant prepares to release diluted radioactive water into the sea By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
EU, Japan celebrate close cooperation with end of EU food restrictions in wake of Fukushima disaster Associated Press Shares
China and Russia feel blowback as NATO embraces Asia-Pacific allies By Andrew Salmon - The Washington Times Shares
Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong to ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released By Kanis Leung - Associated Press Shares
Hong Kong will ban more products from Japan if treated wastewater is discharged, its leader says By Kanis Leung - Associated Press Shares
Japan’s top court says government restrictions on transgender employee’s use of restrooms illegal By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
Japan’s leader holds security, business talks in Poland on his way to NATO summit Associated Press Shares