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The epicentre of the earthquake was just north of Osaka city, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The German trade surplus is stifling the economic growth in the rest of Europe, Michael Ivanovitch writes.
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In questioning America's security alliance with South Korea, President Donald Trump delivered a shock to his Asian allies while boosting China's hand.
Japan is working on arranging a meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with one possibility including the premier's visit to Pyongyang around August, the Yomiuri newspaper reported.
The U.S. is getting ripped off on trade on Trump's watch, Michael Ivanovitch writes.
Jonathan Berkshire Miller of the Japan Institute of International Affairs says Tokyo probably feels like it is "on the outside looking in" regarding the subject of North Korea.
The pilot, the only person in the aircraft, ejected successfully and was recovered by search and rescue crews.
CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports on the arrival of President Trump to the G-7 and issue of tariffs between the United States and Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom.
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Japan and the United States are working to hold their first bilateral trade talks under a new framework in July, Japan's Foreign Ministry said, in a sign Washington may ratchet up pressure on Tokyo to open up its markets.
Stephen Nagy of the International Christian University says Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe needs a hand from U.S. President Donald Trump when the latter meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
Mireya Solis of the Brookings Institution says Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has worked hard to establish a "personal connection" with U.S. President Donald Trump with the aim of advancing his country's national interests.
The Secretary of State will take questions following a meeting between President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on comments from President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a joint press conference at the White House.
President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe answer reporter questions at a joint press conference at the White House.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would invite North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to the United States if next week's nuclear summit in Singapore goes well.
President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe answer reporter questions at a joint press conference at the White House.
President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe answer reporter questions at a joint press conference at the White House.
President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe answer reporter questions at a joint press conference at the White House.
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe answer reporter questions at a joint press conference at the White House.
President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speak at a joint press conference at the White House.
