Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso on Monday retracted his remark the previous day that could be taken as blaming swelling social security costs and other issues associated with Japan's aging population and declining birthrates on those who do not have children.

Osaka city and prefecture and two other prefectures in western Japan plan to apply for hosting newly legalized casino resorts, but dozens more are reluctant to do so amid concerns over public safety, a Kyodo News survey showed Sunday.

Japan’s economy is likely experiencing its longest expansion phase since the end of World War II amid solid domestic demand and a tightening labor market, the government said Tuesday.

Yomiuri conducted its monthly survey on September 21 through 23 right after PM Abe defeated Rep Ishiba for the Party President election, and made his third term on the 20th

During this year’s “Eastern Economic Forum” held in Vladivostok this week, Russian President Putin suggested in a plenary session of September 12 that Japan and Russia should pursue to conclude a peace treaty first before trying to solve the Northern Islands issue

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko marked their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, with various celebratory events scheduled during the day ahead of the emperor's abdication at the end of the month.