Shinzo Abe

There has been a calculated, long-term propaganda exercise to project Japanese influence as far as possible, and promote the country's uniqueness, diligence and resilience.

Reconstruction minister Masahiro Imamura said it was better the disaster had hit northern Japan instead of Tokyo.

The Chinese president urges his American counterpart to show 'restraint' in dealing with Pyongyang.

The Hang Seng and S&P/ASX hover close to a 1% decline.

Shinzo Abe is concerned Japan could be a target if Pyongyang mounts sarin nerve agent on warheads.

Tokyo officials reportedly told that there will be military intervention if China does not step up pressure on Pyongyang.

Trump and Abe held a 35-minute telephone call over North Korea's missile launch.

Seoul says North Korea's provocative act would 'accelerate its path toward self-destruction'.

Key defence panel wants Japan to develop capabilities to strike North Korean bases.

Tokyo denies claims withdrawal due to deteriorating of security situation in conflict-ridden South Sudan.

Japanese forces put on high alert after three out of four missiles land in Japan's territorial waters.

President's power handshake has counter move to lock opponents' hand says Jiu Jitsu expert.

Both Republicans and Democrats remain concerned over allegations of Russian interference in US election.

From Shinzo Abe to Neil Gorsuch, Trump can't cope with a traditional handshake.

Missile travelled for 500km and crashed in the Sea of Japan

US president says Washington is '100 percent' behind Japan.

The new US president made the statement during a joint press conference with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

The phone call comes just days after Trump formally withdrew the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

'The Japan-US alliance will be the cornerstone of our country's diplomatic and security policies,' Abe said.

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on a four-nation tour to shore up support against China's increasing presence.

The Japanese PM praised the Filipino leader's efforts in strengthening ties with China.

Japan is the biggest provider of aid towards the Philippines and its most important trade partner.

Japan has also suspends talks with South Korea on foreign currency swap.

Opposition politicians promised to nullify the deal should their party win the next presidential election.

The Interchange Association, Japan will now be re-named as the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should have first mended ties closer home, Chinese media said.

He was flanked by US president Barack Obama in Oahu, Hawaii.

Japanese prime minister's visit is seen as a message to Donald Trump and a warning to China

Prime Minister Abe will also meet US President Barack Obama following his visit to Pearl Harbor.

No deal is expected over the islands which Japan refers to as Northern Territories.