Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women’s World Cup when quarterfinals begin By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Shares
Japanese political leader Taro Aso calls for peace in the Taiwan Strait as Tokyo expands defense By Huizhong Wu - Associated Press Shares
Miyazawa scores her 5th goal of Women’s World Cup as Japan beats Norway 3-1 to reach quarterfinals By Steve McMorran - Associated Press Shares
U.N. group says people abused by late Japanese boy band producer deserve apologies and compensation By Yuri Kageyama - Associated Press Shares
Kishida hopes to further strengthen strategic cooperation with U.S. and South Korea at summit By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
Japan trounces Spain 4-0 to top Group C at the Women’s World Cup By Steve McMorran - Associated Press Shares
With one eye on China, Japan backs Sri Lanka as a partner in the Indo-Pacific By Krishan Francis - Associated Press Shares
Threat from China prompts major military buildup by Japan, including long-range strike weapons By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times Shares
Biden to host leaders of South Korea, Japan at Camp David By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times Shares
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
In Japan, which bans dual custody, a table tennis star refuses to hand back her son to her ex By Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press Shares
O’Callaghan pushes past pain to set world mark at swimming worlds By Stephen Wade - 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
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
