The Latest Breaking News from Fumio Kishida

A gubernatorial candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party was projected to keep his seat in a high-profile election on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as boost for the premier.

Kishida’s leadership is characterized by a respect for collaboration with the bureaucracy, making his policymaking incremental and colorless.

A missing Black Hawk carrying 10 crew members is believed to have crashed into the sea off a southern island after objects appearing to be aircraft parts were spotted in the area, an official said.

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Japan hopes for a "peaceful resolution through dialogue" on issues regarding Taiwan, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday, repeating previous remarks by Japanese officials.

Calls for PM Fumio Kishida to eliminate ‘national disease’ as pollen from cedar and cypress trees makes life miserable for 40% of population

TOKYO: Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of “like-minded countries”, as Tokyo embraces a more proactive defence strategy to address growing regional threats.

BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has called on Japan, with which China will mark the 45th anniversary this year of the signing of their treaty of peace and friendship, to eliminate "obstacles" and move their bilateral relationship forward.

BEIJING -- Japan and China made no clear progress Sunday in talks between Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang. Nevertheless, the two foreign chiefs agreed on the need to continue dialogue with the aim of improving bilateral ties.

Analysis of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's comments in the latest Diet session indicates the chronically low birth rate and support for child-rearing are at the forefront of his policy agenda.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would continue to strongly demand that Beijing releases an Astellas Pharma employee detained in China, as fears remain over the safety of China's business environment.