Yasutoshi Nishimura

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Opening ceremony of postponed Games likely to take place in July 2021, say sources

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese organisers are in the final stages of talks to set the opening date for the Tokyo Games in July next year, Japanese media said.

Shinzo Abe begins his fourth term as Japan's prime minister, vows to increase pressure on North Korea

A newly re-elected Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday pledged increasing pressure on North Korea to force the nuclear-armed country to the negotiating table,

Japan's Shinzo Abe re-elected prime minister after last month's election landslide

Japan’s Shinzo Abe was re-elected prime minister on Wednesday after his ruling bloc’s big election win last month and days ahead of a visit by US president Donald Trump that is expected to be dominated by concerns over a volatile North Korea.