Japan Hostage

My heart is broken, says mother of beheaded Japanese hostage Kenji Goto

Kenji Goto's slaying shocked Japan, which up to now had not become directly embroiled in the fight against the militants.

Shock and sadness as Japan reacts to IS beheading video of Kenji Goto

The news of a video purportedly showing the killing of Kenji Goto, a journalist held hostage by Islamic State militants, rushed through Japan early on Sunday.

Japan seeks Jordan's help on gaining Islamic State hostage's release

Japan sought help from Jordan and other countries on Monday in its race to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group.

Japan working to gain IS hostage's release, analysing video

Japan was working on Monday to coordinate efforts with Jordan and other countries to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group.

Who are the two hostages from Japan held by ISIS? All you need to know

Two Japanese men have been threatened with death by the Islamic State group if their government doesn't pay a huge ransom. A look at hostages and Japan, and its interests in the Middle East.

Islamic State releases video with Japanese hostages, demands $200 mn ransom

An online video released on Tuesday purported to show the Islamic State group threatening to kill two Japanese hostages unless they receive a $200 million ransom in the next 72 hours.