Japan’s leader is finally set to meet Trump, three months after the US president’s election victory. Why has he spent that time cozying up to China instead?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s goal of getting the annual budget passed – and perhaps the fate of his own political future – is shaping up to be a multi-billion-dollar battle for votes from two mid-sized opposition parties.

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is preparing to visit the U.S. for his first meeting with President Donald Trump, looking to start the relationship off on the right foot with discussion of increasing imports of American shale gas.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is arranging a visit to the US for his first in-person summit with President Donald Trump on Feb. 7, Kyodo News quoted sources as saying on Thursday.

Japan will promote communication with China,' says Ishiba as millions celebrate Chinese New Year - Anadolu Ajansı

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is carefully considering whether to release a statement this year to mark the 80th anniversary of the country's surrender in

Koeda argued in a column in the Nikkei newspaper that it’s important to look at the negative impact of prolonged ultra-low interest rates.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday pledged to build a cross-party consensus through parliamentary debate as his minority government seeks to ensure sustained pay hikes and regional revitalization as his priority goals.

Japan is considering offering support for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction, according to three officials familiar with the matter.

President Trump may raise the project when he meets Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time in Washington as soon as next week.

Japan will draw up a basic plan underpinning the development and use of artificial intelligence by addressing security concerns, Prim