Global stocks mixed, Wall Street rises amid trade optimism
BEIJING — Global stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street rose amid optimism that U.S.-Chinese trade relations are improving.
Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps
TOKYO — Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent ...
Okinawa gov. renews demand to stop US base relocation plan
TOKYO — Okinawa's Gov. Denny Tamaki renewed demands Thursday that Japan's central government halt construction of a U.S. Marine Corps. base being relo...
The next team in golf is the toughest to make for Americans
Gary Woodland was runner-up twice against strong fields in South Korea and Kapalua. He won the U.S. Open. He had another top-10 finish at the PGA Cham...
Government proposes release of Fukushima water to sea or air
TOKYO — Japan's economy and industry ministry proposed on Monday the gradual release or evaporation of massive amounts of treated but still radioactiv...
China, South Korea, Japan meet over trade, regional disputes
BEIJING — The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea are holding a trilateral summit in China this week amid feuds over trade, military maneuverings ...
Iran’s Rouhani in Japan to meet Japan PM amid nuke impasse
TOKYO — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is visiting Tokyo to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday in hopes of easing a nuclear impa...
Tokyo Olympics say costs $12.6B; Audit report says much more
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers said Friday they are spending 1.35 trillion Japanese yen — about $12.6 billion — to stage next year's games. Organize...
Toyota unveils upgraded version of its humanoid robot
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled an upgraded version of its human-shaped T-HR3 robot. The robot, which is controlled remotely by a person weari...
AP Interview: Dressel a reluctant superstar heading to 2020
ATLANTA — In the post-Michael Phelps world, Caeleb Dressel fits snugly into the successor's slot.
Tokyo court awards damages to female journalist in rape case
TOKYO — A Tokyo court awarded damages to a freelance journalist on Wednesday in a high-profile rape case that had been dropped by Japanese prosecutors...
The Tokyo taxi driver: Suit and tie — white gloves optional
TOKYO — Very few countries deliver better service than Japan: in shops, in restaurants, or in taxis.
Stocks mostly rise on Chinese report, US-China trade deal
BEIJING — Global stock markets mostly rose Monday on a positive economic report from China, last week's long-awaited U.S.-Chinese trade deal, and grea...
Tokyo’s new stadium: A masterpiece by Japan’s Kengo Kuma
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke at Sunday's official completion of the new national stadium, the venue for the opening and closing ce...
Cries of abuse in Catholic Church start to be heard in Japan
TOKYO — During Pope Francis’ recent visit to Japan, Harumi Suzuki stood where his motorcade passed by holding a sign that read: “I am a survivor.”
Troubled waters: Open water swimming faces do-over of 2016
ATLANTA — Haley Anderson has been through this before.
Olympic champion Biles to headline post-Olympic tour
Simone Biles wants to bring gymnastics to the masses and plans to bring some of her friends along for the ride.
Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue
TOKYO — The IOC moved next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks out of the Japanese capital to avoid the stifling heat and humidity.
Asian stocks rise after China factory activity improves
BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose Monday after Chinese factory activity improved ahead of a possible U.S. tariff hike on Chinese imports.
Fukushima melted fuel removal begins 2021, end state unknown
TOKYO — Japan’s economy and industry ministry proposed a revision Monday to its decades-long road map to clean up the radioactive mess at the Fukushim...
Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone dead at 101
TOKYO — Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, a giant of his country’s post-World War II politics who pushed for a more assertive Japan wh...
WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics
MONTREAL — Russian athletes should be forced to compete as neutrals at next year’s Olympics in Tokyo and other major events, a key World Anti-Doping A...
Pope in Japan voices concern over nuke power, meets victims
TOKYO — Pope Francis voiced concern about nuclear power Monday after meeting with victims of Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster, saying the development of ...
Pope denounces ‘evil’ of nukes as he fulfills Japan dream
TOKYO — Pope Francis denounced the “evil” of nuclear weapons on Saturday as he began a three-day visit to Japan and fulfilled a dream to be a missiona...
In reversal, Seoul to keep Japan military intelligence pact
SEOUL, South Korea — In a major policy reversal, South Korea said Friday it has decided to continue a 2016 military intelligence-sharing agreement wit...
Tokyo Olympics: Japanese, English _ but where’s the French?
TOKYO — The French language has been almost invisible during the drawn-out preparations for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Seoul faces major decision over military pact with Tokyo
SEOUL, South Korea — Squeezed between a growing North Korean threat and a shaky alliance with the United States, South Korea must decide this week whe...
Toyota worker’s suicide ruled work-related after harassment
TOKYO — An engineer at Toyota killed himself after being constantly ridiculed by his boss, authorities have ruled.
Bach says opponents of Olympic marathon move wanted an edge
LONDON — Athletes who opposed moving the Olympic marathons and race walks from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo wanted a competitive edge, IOC Pr...
Chinese swimming star defends failure to take doping test
MONTREUX, Switzerland — Chinese Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang defended his failure to take a doping test by testifying at a rare public hearing Fr...