Yoshihide Suga set to become Japan's next prime minister
Suga, who on Monday was elected leader of the ruling LDP, says his run was inspired by the desire to continue Abe's policies.
Virus woes, delayed Olympics: Tough tasks for next Japan PM
Even though Japan has seen a relatively small coronavirus outbreak, Abe's government was harshly criticised for its handling of the pandemic.
Japan's Shinzo Abe to address health concerns in press conference
Questions about Abe's health have been swirling since he made a previously unannounced visit to hospital for medical checks on Aug. 17.
Japan's Shinzo Abe in hospital for more checks as health speculation grows
There is a growing speculation about whether he is sick, possibly with a recurrence of the ulcerative colitis that plagued him during his first term in office.
Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow
Compared to hard-hit areas in Europe, the US, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 cases in total and 830 deaths.
Canada pulls out of Olympics, Japan says delay may be 'inevitable'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament that Japan was still committed to a "complete" Games.
Japan's emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony
His father Akihito abdicated earlier this year, and Tuesday's rituals witnessed royalty and political leaders from around the world.
Typhoon Hagibis toll nears 70 as clean-up, rescue efforts continue in Japan
Around 110,000 police, coast guard, firefighters and military troops are involved in the rescue operation in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis.
Typhoon Hagibis batters Japan, up to 35 dead
More than 110,000 homes were still without power by Sunday evening, with others experiencing water outages.
North Korea 'most severe' threat to Japan since WW2 says PM Shinzo Abe
Abe has promised to bolster Japanese defence capabilities in the wake of North Korea's "unacceptable" provocations.
Another North Korean 'ghost ship' with a dead body on-board washed up in Japan
The ship washed up on a beach in Kashiwazaki in north Japan, prompting concerns that Pyongyang has launched a spy campaign.
North Korean spies feared to be hiding on 'ghost ships' near Japan
North Korean spies feared to have infiltrated 'ghost ships' off north western coast of Japan as Pyongyang advances nuclear programme.
Donald Trump hugged an 88-year-old sex slave and that really annoyed Japan
The woman, Lee Yong Soo, was enslaved by the Japanese Army during World War II when she was just 16-years-old. She is one of around 30 living "comfort women" who served the Japanese.
Did Trump miss Japanese PM Shinzo Abe falling into a bunker during their golf round?
Reddit users shared a gif showing a man rolling down a golf bunker - and claim it shows the Japanese Prime Minister taking a fall while Donald Trump walks by unaware.
'Two jokers in one picture': Donald Trump meets Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen sensation Pikotaro
The US president met with the Japanese comedian/musician at a formal dinner hosted by the Asian country's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
North Korea is a 'threat to the civilised world' says Donald Trump
Trump did not rule out military action and exhorted dictator Kim Jong-Un to cease weapons testing.
North Korea accuses Abe of whipping up anti-Pyongyang hysteria to win election
North Korea accuses "sinister and crafty Japanese reactionaries" of "smear campaign" and resorting to "trite tricks".
Insider reveals 'culture of fear' that drove Kobe Steel scandal
Ex-employee tells IBTimes UK that senior managers at Japan's industrial giant were too scared or proud to admit failures that have now amplified into a colossal scandal.
Is Philippines' Duterte not meeting the Japanese emperor because of his gum-chewing habit?
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit Japan but will not meet Emperor Akihito.
Why Japan's Shinzo Abe coasted to an election victory despite being far from popular
The incumbent ran on predictable platform in unpredictable times and prevailed despite his ambition to change the constitution few have an appetite for.
Japan to see 'robust' growth bolstered by Tokyo Olympics and 'Abenomics'
Policy stimulus and frenetic construction for the summer games in 2020 seen aiding Japanese economy, according to new analysis.
Shinzo Abe's election victory sparks record 15th straight rise in Nikkei
Japan's benchmark share index hits highest level in 21 years after Abe won a decisive election victory on 22 October.
Japan's Shinzo Abe clinches two-third majority and promises to 'deal firmly' with North Korea
Prime Minister Abe's ruling coalition secures a resounding victory in snap polls, giving the bloc a supermajority in the lower house.
Japan election exit polls point to thumping victory for PM Shinzo Abe's coalition
Exit polls, including one by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, predict that a challenge by Tokyo's populist governor Yuriko Koike has failed.
Shinzo Abe's party heading for likely victory as Japan votes in snap election
Media polls have indicated voters are passively choosing Abe's government despite its railroading of unfavorable bills and cronyism scandals.
Japanese journalist dies from heart failure after working 159 hours overtime in one month
Miwa Sado only took two days off work and put in 159 hours overtime in the month before she died. It is not the first high-profile death from overwork in the Asian nation.
North Korea threatens Japan with 'nuclear clouds' after Shinzo Abe's remarks
Pyongyang called the Japanese PM a "headless chicken" at the UN General Assembly gathering.
Japan's Shinzo Abe announces snap election
Japan's prime minister said the lower house of Diet will be dissolved on Thursday.
Shinzo Abe and Narendra Modi urge 'zero tolerance' on terrorism
Abe, on a visit to India, and Modi also lay foundation for $17bn bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Theresa May to 'duck and cover' in Japan if there is North Korean missile launch
The prime minister arrives in the country on Wednesday for trade and security talks.