The son of Japan’s former prime minister is challenging notions of youth and maturity

Taro Aso’s comments fuel fresh debate on country’s falling birth rate

Move to restart bovine imports comes as PM Shinzo Abe visits UK

Tamaki says sensible policy would avoid US and European-style migrant difficulties

Former Nissan chairman to remain in jail until at least January 11

Tokyo decries international commission’s focus on bans instead of sustainable industry

Move to restart commercial hunts being weighed up after failed effort to reform body

Government of Shinzo Abe strains against limits of country’s pacifist constitution

Ruling likely to exacerbate diplomatic stand-off between Seoul and Tokyo

Vladimir Putin and Shinzo Abe explore deal but chances of success remain slim

A fiercely energetic Japanologist who urged the west to take Japan seriously

Seoul to disband foundation at heart of landmark agreement over wartime sex slaves

Tokyo move over support for shipbuilders is latest row between fractious neighbours

Top court in Seoul rules Japanese steelmaker must compensate victims of forced labour

Agreements mark ‘historic turning point’, says Shinzo Abe during Beijing visit

US trade tensions and North Korea concerns push uneasy neighbours closer together

Japanese companies increasingly alarmed about lack of progress on accord

Shinzo Abe vows to go ahead with 2% increase despite fears it could harm economy

Japanese prime minister talks Brexit, Trump, trade and North Korea in FT interview

Managing director says PM Shinzo Abe should offset planned tax increase with extra spending

Prime minister’s reshuffle likely to revive accusations around his ‘womenomics’ policy

Washington’s threat of car industry tariffs rings alarm bells in Tokyo