Business leaders from Japan and South Korea have expressed hope for an expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries. Since the March summit there has been growing momentum to improve bilateral ties.
A Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor has urged young people to preserve the memories and wishes of those affected to create a safe and peaceful society free from nuclear weapons.
Japan and its Group of Seven partners are set to make clear their commitment to countering "economic coercion" in a statement to be announced by leaders during the upcoming Hiroshima Summit.
Tokyo police are tightening security in the Japanese capital, one week before the Group of Seven summit opens in the western city of Hiroshima on May 19.
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan, as this year's Group of Seven chair, must take a leadership role in setting global rules for generative artificial intelligence.
A strong earthquake has struck the greater Tokyo region. The quake hit after 4:00 a.m. on Thursday while most people were still asleep. Local authorities say three people were injured.
After a strong earthquake struck near Tokyo on Thursday morning, the Meteorological Agency is urging people in quake-hit areas to pay close attention to seismic activities.
Japanese airlines say the number of passengers on domestic flights during the recent spring holiday period was up 15 percent from a year ago. Japan Airlines has reported recovery to the pre-pandemic level.
A survey of Japanese citizens ranging in age from 10 to 18 shows 40 percent want the government to put making higher education free a top priority of its policies for children.
Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have arrived in the United States to seek support from US officials for the return of their loved ones.
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